Government Administration - Ankeny, Iowa, United States
MISSION STATEMENTTo serve Iowans through responsible and efficient licensing, regulation, and distribution of alcohol.VISION STATEMENTThe Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division provides clarity, consistency, and equity to all stakeholders within the beverage alcohol industry.ABOUT THE IOWA ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES DIVISIONSince March 8, 1934, Iowa has been a "control state," assuming direct control over the wholesale of all alcoholic beverages except beer and wine. The Division also regulates and licenses establishments that sell alcoholic beverages in Iowa.The Division's facility is located on a 14.5 acre site at 1918 SE Hulsizer Road in Ankeny, Iowa.In addition to Division staff, the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Commission acts as a policy-making body and serves in an advisory capacity to the Division administrator. The Commission is comprised of five members appointed to five-year terms by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Iowa Senate.