To the editor:

There will be office parties and gatherings in homes this season. We want everyone to have a safe and happy holiday.

The Iowa State Patrol reminds you that if you are organizing or hosting an office party or one at home this season and planning on serving alcoholic beverages, you need to remind your guests to designate a sober driver in advance. Then make sure all of your guests leave with a sober driver at the end of the party. It is a little known fact that 65 percent of our youth who drink get their alcohol from family and friends. If you provide alcohol to underage youth you can and will be held liable both criminally and civilly.