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Item No. 10
MEMO

 
To:
Mayor John Haila and Ames City Council Members
 
From:
Major Jason Tuttle, Ames Police Department
 
Date:
August 25, 2026
 
Subject:
Alcohol License Renewals
 

The following licenses are eligible for renewal: 

  1. Cyclone Liquors, 626 Lincoln Way, Class E Retail Alcohol License
  2. Whiskey River, 132-134 Main Street, Class C Retail Alcohol License with Catering Privilege
  3. Wallaby's Bar and Grille, 2733 Stange Road, Class C Retail Alcohol License with Outdoor Service
  4. Kwik Stop Liquor & Groceries, 125 6th Street, Class E Retail Alcohol License 

 

A review of police records for the past 12 months found no liquor law violations for Cyclone Liquors, Wallaby's Bar and Grille, or Kwik Stop Liquor & Groceries. Therefore, the Police Department recommends license renewal for these businesses.

 

A review of police records for the past 12 months found one violation for minors prohibited on certain premises at Whiskey River. Officers will continue to monitor the business for liquor law violations and offer ID training for staff members. The Police Department recommends license renewal for this business.