State and Local Agencies Conduct Compliance Checks in Cedar Falls

Cedar Falls, Iowa (April 26, 2001) – The Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division, in collaboration with law enforcement officials from the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, Iowa State Patrol, Cedar Falls Police Department and the University of Northern Iowa, conducted compliance checks at five Cedar Falls establishments Wednesday night.

The checks were subsequent to the compliance checks conducted by investigators of the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division during the week of April 9, 2001. At that time, 39 on premises and 17 off premises licensed establishments were checked for compliance with the alcoholic beverages laws and regulations governing licensed establishments.

Establishments visited during the Wednesday night compliance checks included Sharkey’s Fun House, Club Shagnasty’s, Tony’s La Pizzeria, The Other Place and The Stein. Violations found at The Other Place included minors in possession of alcohol, false ID’s and credit tabs. Minors in possession of alcohol were found in Sharkey’s Fun House.

Administrative hearings will be held at the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division’s central offices in Ankeny, Iowa to address violations noted at the remaining establishments. The hearings could result in the imposition of civil penalties or license suspensions against the licenses held by Sharkey’s Fun House and The Other Place. No criminal charges were filed.

Lynn Walding, ABD Administrator, commended the state-run compliance operation. “This cooperative effort provides an excellent opportunity for the Division and state and local law enforcement agencies to work together to ensure a safer, better Iowa,” Walding stated.