Iowa happy hour laws

Legal

Iowa has no state law limiting happy hour or drink specials. Cities and counties may adopt their own rules on retail sales and consumption.

Last checked · Oct 19, 2026

The rules

  1. Local authorities may adopt ordinances governing activities that affect the retail sale and consumption of alcohol, if they do not conflict with state law.

    Iowa Code § 123.39(2)

Happy hour in Iowa

I don't list any happy hours in Iowa yet.

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