Past Administrator of the Iowa Alcohol and Licensing division. Retired after 40 years of public service on 1/2025.
Polk City, IA
Joined September 2017
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Steve Larson retweeted
Today after 40 yrs of public service, is my last day. I will be forever grateful to Treasurer Fitzgerald for hiring me in 1984, and Governors Culver, Branstad and Kim Reynolds for trusting me to give me the best job in state government. Alcoholic Beverages Cheers!!
Steve Larson retweeted
Finished session yesterday. Filmed Iowa Press this morning.
Now back to the field to plant beans. Even had a constituent stop by.
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And Ruan, ABD’s warehousing and transportation partner, proudly picked and delivered all the spirits in the state. In a typical week, our truck drivers travel about 19,500 miles to deliver 58,000 cases of liquor to more than 1,800 Iowa stores. ow.ly/yomq50M9KPX
Steve Larson retweeted
One of the biggest upsets in recent Iowa history...
Tito's Handmade Vodka surpassed Black Velvet Canadian Whiskey as the state's most-purchased liquor in 2022.
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This week I toured the @IowaABD with Senators @CarrieKoelkerIA and @RobySmithIA.
~ $149 million is annually goes to the Iowa General Fund with $36 million worth of alcohol distributed monthly across the state for consumers to enjoy including @mrdistilling from @LeClaireIowa! – at Iowa, USA
Steve Larson retweeted
It was a fantastic night last night at the Cityview Best 2022 Awards!
Iowa Distilling received awards for:
Best Whiskey for Prairie Fire
Best Distillery
Best Local Bartender, with our one and only Ashley!
Thank you all so much again - Iowa Distilling Team
Steve Larson retweeted
Big news for KY!
BREAKING NEWS: EU-U.S. announce removal of retaliatory #tariffs on American Whiskey as part of the steel-aluminum dispute agreement.
Full statement from DISCUS President & CEO @ChrisRSwonger:
Steve Larson retweeted
Honored to attend @NABCA Board of Directors meeting to recognize retiring CEO Jim Sgueo’s many contributions to the bev. alcohol industry; the state control system & responsibility. An esteemed 54yr career leading w/ humility but w/ a strong sense of purpose in support of NABCA.
Steve Larson retweeted
The Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division is requiring bars and restaurants with liquor licenses to complete a #COVID19 compliance checklist that the agency says will assist in the implementation of virus-mitigation efforts. iowacapitaldispatch.com/2020…
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When coming to @IowaABD headquarters, we encourage masks and have social distancing reminders. We are open for business by appointment as well. #StepUpMaskUpIA
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Ruan is proud to provide medical grade gases to hospitals across the country, including the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics @uihealthcare
Thanks Ruan driver, Randy L. from East Chicago, IN, for sharing!
Steve Larson retweeted
Governors and Mayor - on behalf of the hospitality industry, thanks for your leadership in protecting our communities and for supporting the hospitality industry. @DistilledSpirit @Diageo_NA
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Brian Verduyn just made an ace on #5 at Mason City CC during the second round of the 41st Iowa Senior Amateur! He used a 52° wedge from 120 yards. #BV
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Champions crowned - @JonBrown111 (Open Division) & Brian Verduyn (Senior Division) win titles @TheClassicECC played @ElmwoodCC golfgenius.com/pages/1880769
Steve Larson retweeted
We're working hard on sites. Stay tuned! How are you liking the route so far?
Here it is - your #RAGBRAI XLVII Route for Monday, July 22! Including @AtlanticRagbrai , Wiota, Anita, Adair, Casey, Menlo, Stuart (Meeting Town), Dexter, Earlham, and @Win_RAGBRAI!
For details: ragbrai.com/ragbrai-xlvii-ro…
Steve Larson retweeted
This week we congratulate Jane Larson on 12 years of service. Congratulations Jane! #IFAProud
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Kudos, IGIA member @Fareway_Stores
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Iowans love their Pappy Van Winkle! 64 of our store locations gave shoppers a chance to win the chance to purchase their very own bottle, and we had an overwhelmingly positive response! The winners have been notified and we want to say thank you to all who participated!
