It is a violation of the law to sell or distribute drugs or narcotics without having first obtained the appropriate Iowa drug tax stamp.

A man with a moustache may never kiss a woman in public.
Kisses may last for no more than five minutes.

One-armed piano players must perform for free.

Dubuque
Any hotel in the city limits must have a water bucket and a hitching post in front of the building.

Indianola
The “Ice Cream Man” and his truck are banned.

Fort Madison
The fire department is required to practice fire fighting for fifteen minutes before attending a fire.

Marshalltown
Horses are forbidden to eat fire hydrants

Ottumwa
Within the city limits, a man may not wink at any woman he does not know.