Iowa Restaurant Association C-E-O Jessica Dunker says bars opening in one week will do so under the same sets of restrictions that restaurants currently have to follow during the pandemic. Dunker says bar owners are going to have to be prepared to turn people away due to the 50 percent occupancy restriction and let their customers know the rules in place will be enforced.

Dunker says it’s impossible for state regulators to write guidance for everything that goes on in a drinking establishment and customers should be prepared for changes in their favorite tavern or bar. Dance floors will stay closed and customers won’t be allowed to play pool or darts.