Maryville mulls raising minimum age for entering bars
from KQTV, via The Associated Press AP

4:05 p.m. CST, January 3, 2013

MARYVILLE, Mo. -- Officials in this college town are looking at banning people under 21 from entering bars.  Many bar owners support the idea.
 
Maryville is home to Northwest Missouri State University.  A city ordinance sets the minimum age for entering bars at 19, even though the drinking age is 21.

Paul Thompson, owner of The Palms Bar and Grill, says it takes a lot of work and a lot of staff to make sure minors aren't being served alcohol, especially on football weekends.
 
The City Council is gathering information before making any decision.  City Manager Greg McDanel says one concern is that keeping people under 21 out of bars would increase drinking at house parties and other settings.

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