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Council renews Stella restaurant's Class C liquor license

City of University Heights Special City Council meeting · May 22, 2026
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Summary

Council members voted unanimously May 19 to renew a Class C liquor license for Stella restaurant after staff reported required statewide training and local checks were complete; the building inspector and police completed required compliance and background checks.

The University Heights City Council approved renewal of the Class C liquor license for Stella restaurant at its May 19 special meeting.

Staff reported Stella had completed required online dram-shop training and that state-level requirements through the Iowa Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages had been satisfied. The local chief completed a background check on the owners and the building inspector confirmed structural and health compliance. "Staff would recommend that we vote to renew Stella's liquor license," staff said. The council moved and seconded the renewal; a voice vote was taken and the clerk announced the motion carried 5–0.

The transcript notes Stella is among the city's longest-standing license holders; staff characterized this renewal as a routine, long-term renewal and no objections were raised during the meeting.