U of I looks to cut binge drinking

By the Associated Press

"University of Iowa officials are working to cut down on the city's binge-drinking culture while local police are considering ways to limit late-night fights outside bars..."

"About 60 Iowa officials, community leaders and bar owners proposed ideas such as nonalcoholic events at bars and curbing tailgating at Hawkeye football games..."

"Students at the meeting also suggested having a theater and bowling alley downtown as nonalcoholic nighttime venues."

"The ideas will go to a 23-member steering group that will work to put the plans into motion during the next year..."

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