The Iowa Senate just passed a statewide smoking ban!!!  The Governor has already said he will sign it.  The ban goes into effect THIS July 1.  I will be counting the days.  There are a few restaurants in town that I have wanted to try, but can’t because of the haze of cigarette smoke.

Recently, we walked into a local bar and grill and immediately walked right back out when we saw the air quality.

So, thank you, Iowa State Government!  We will be able to spend even more of our hard earned bucks on local businesses!