Groundhog Day brings early spring forecast, Yuengling launch to Iowa

Iowa received two gifts on Feb. 2 — the promise of an early spring thanks to Polk County Paula not seeing her shadow and the long-awaited arrival of Yuengling beer in the state.

The two events converged at the High Life Lounge in Des Moines, where Yuengling officially launched during a party to celebrate the restaurant’s 22nd anniversary and an appearance by Polk County Paula, who did not see her shadow.

As D.G. Yuengling & Sons celebrates its 197th year of operation, Iowa becomes the 30th state where Yuengling is sold, said Sheryl Yuengling, part of the sixth generation running the oldest brewery in America…

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