Fieldhouse Bar and Grill remains open and serving alcohol despite having its liquor license suspended by the Iowa City City Council for two weeks, leaving students confused and employees concerned about the future.
Fieldhouse Owner Tracy Barkalow is appealing the decision with the Iowa Department of Revenue, according to a statement released by the bar. The appeal places the liquor license suspension on hold until a decision is made.
The council concluded that the downtown establishment violated the terms of its alcohol license by operating in a manner inconsistent with a licensed restaurant. According to state law, Fieldhouse faces a $500 dollar fine for the offense, and possible additional fees if they lose the appeal to the state…