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Updated April 27, 2020
Restaurants, and other listed establishments set to open at 50% capacity effective Friday, May 1.
NOTICE: The Iowa Wine Growers Association is getting clarification on where wineries fit within this proclamation and will be sending out a notice to members as soon as we find out.
April 27, 2020 - In a press conference today, Governor Reynolds provided some clarification on the re-opening of certain industries in Iowa. The Governor signed a new proclamation continuing the State Public Health Emergency Declaration until May 27, 2020. The proclamation loosens social distancing measures in 77 Iowa counties effective at 5:00 a.m. this Friday, May 1 and continues other restrictions until 11:59 p.m. on Friday, May 15, 2020.
If you are located in the following 22 counties, all other restrictions are still in place for you: Allamakee, Benton, Black Hawk, Bremer, Dallas, Des Moines, Dubuque, Fayette, Henry, Iowa, Jasper, Johnson, Linn, Louisa, Marshall, Muscatine, Polk, Poweshiek, Scott, Tama, Washington, or Woodbury County.
Listed establishments allowed to operate at 50% capacity effective May 1 include:
Restaurants
Fitness Centers
Malls
Libraries
Racetracks
"Other retail establishments"
In section 3 of the proclamation, it lists the following businesses are still to remain closed to the public through May 15:
Bars
Theaters
Casino and gaming facilities
Senior citizen centers and adult daycare facilities
Amusements
Museums, aquariums and zoos
Skating rinks/parks
Playgrounds, campgrounds and swimming pools
Salons, barber shops, tanning, medical spas, tattoo establishments, massage therapy
Door to door sales
The full release and proclamation can be found on the Governor's website here.
Farmers Markets in Iowa
NOTICE: The Iowa Wine Growers Association is getting clarification on where wineries fit within this proclamation and will be sending out a notice to members as soon as we find out.
April 24, 2020 - On Friday, Gov. Reynolds signed a proclamation continuing the State Public Health Emergency Declaration. Among other things, the proclamation permits farmers markets to begin limited operations with appropriate public health precautions. Details related to Farmers Markets are listed below.
FARMERS MARKETS
SECTION TWO. Pursuant to Iowa Code § 29C.6(6) and Iowa Code § 135.144(3), and in conjunction with the Iowa Department of Public Health, I hereby order that farmers markets, as defined in Iowa Code § 137F shall not be prohibited as a mass gathering under the Proclamations of Disaster Emergency issued on April 6, 2020, or April 16, 2020, but only to the extent that the farmers market complies with the following requirements:
A. Farm Products and Food: The farmers market may only permit vendors who sell farm products or food. Vendors selling other goods or services are not permitted. (see below)
B. Entertainment and Activities Prohibited: Musical performances, children’s activities, contests, or other entertainment or activities organized by the farmers market or vendors are prohibited.
C. Common Seating Prohibited: Farmers markets must eliminate all common seating areas, picnic tables, or dining areas and shall prohibit vendors from having any seating for the public to congregate or eat food on the premises.
D. Vendor Spacing: Farmers markets shall space all vendor booths or assigned parking areas so that there is six feet or more of empty space from the edge one vendor’s assigned areas to the neighboring vendor.
E. Social distancing, hygiene, and public health measures: Farmers markets shall also implement reasonable measures under the circumstances of each market to ensure social distancing of vendors and customers, increased hygiene practices, and other public health measures to reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19 at farmers markets consistent with guidance issued by the Iowa Department of Public Health, Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals, and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
Any other farmers market, festival, or community gathering of ten or more people that does not comply with these requirements is prohibited. Customers of farmers markets are strongly encouraged to engage in social distancing, wear a mask or other protective face-covering if unable to maintain a distance of six feet from others, practice good hygiene practices, and attend the market alone without other family members.
The full release and proclamation can be found on the Governor's website here.
Please check out the following documents:
Guidance for Iowa Farmers Markets During COVID-19 released Friday from Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, Iowa Department of Inspection and Appeals, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, and Iowa Department of Public Health. This one page document provides strongly recommended guidance that all farmers markets adhere to.
Farmers Market and U-Pick Guidance is from the ISU Produce Safety Team and provides more specific details for farmers markets and you-pick operations as well as practical examples.