The state of Iowa has seen an uptick in alcohol consumption following the pandemic. The Alcoholic Beverages Division of Iowa reports that in the 2020 fiscal year, liquor sales increased an unprecedented 8.2 percent from $339 million to $367 million statewide. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, the pandemic has the … Continue reading Increase in alcohol consumption during COVID-19 has UI officials worried