For the first time in nearly two months restrictions are being lifted in 77 Iowa counties and that means some restaurants are ready to reopen on Friday.
At Third Base Bar and Grill in Council Bluffs Hannah Roppe-Guerdet was anxiously getting ready Thursday for their first dine-in customer.
“I was actually excited but then I did think about all the people that are going to be in here that hasn’t been in and I just want them to be safe,” she told WOWT-TV 6.
On top of the state regulations like staying below 50-percent capacity, putting distance between tables and using disposable cups and plates, Third Base is bringing its own extra safety measures.
Hannah is selling facemasks to raise money for high school seniors and offering hand sanitizer at every table.
The owner of the Salty Dog Bar and Grill in Council Bluffs says he has had mixed reviews to opening up his dining room.
“The people that want to be here will be here and if you don’t want to be here you can stay home,” Brian Cadwallader tells WOWT-TV 6.
Both restaurants encourage all customers that don’t feel safe dining in to continue using their carry out and delivery options.
Nebraska is scheduled to allow restaurants to open on Monday, May 4. Some restaurants in both states say they intend to remain closed temporarily or continue offering take-out.
(Photo: 6 News)