Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds today (Wednesday), announced a number of upcoming venues, attractions and businesses will realize reduced restrictions in the coming days. Read her full proclamation here. During her weekly Press Conference from the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC), in Johnston, Reynolds said effective this Friday, May 22nd, zoos, Aquariums, museums theaters and wedding venues, with certain appropriate public health measures in-place, with proper social distancing observed and increased hygiene measures, will be allowed to re-open.

(She says swimming pools will re-open for lap swimming and swimming lessons. Next Thursday, May 28th, bars will be permitted to re-open for indoor or outdoor seating, at 50% capacity under the current health guidelines. Also, on June 1st, Iowa schools will be permitted to resume school-sponsored activities and learning, including summer sports. More details about school activities are expected to be released on Thursday.)

The reduced restrictions DO NOT apply to casinos, which will remain closed.