Le Mars, Iowa — The Wells Visitor Center and Ice Cream Parlor is adjusting current operations as Iowa businesses follow suit with the governor’s recommendation that food service establishments open at 50% capacity with protective measures in place.
Many safety-minded precautions are in place inside the visitor center. These include:
– All employees wear masks and gloves – gloves are changed between each guest
– All employees receive health screening before being allowed on site
– Plexiglass shields installed at the service counter
– Sanitizer available upon entrance
– Floor markings and temporary layout changes to ensure social distancing while waiting in line
– Employee “greeter” stationed near entrance to control number of guests allowed in and to provide safety updates
– Employee “sanitizer” responsible for maintaining cleanliness throughout the visitor center, specifically seating and high-touch areas.
Upon reopening, guests can expect full menu item availability. In addition, gift shop items will be available for purchase, including newly restocked, and fan favorite, Blue Bunny plush Blu.
In addition to opening dine-in at limited capacity, the visitor center will continue to offer to-go services for orders placed by phone and online.
Initially, hours will be limited to Monday-Saturday 11am-9pm and Sunday 12pm-6pm. The second-floor interactive area, rooftop patio, and event center will remain closed.
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