Le Mars, Iowa — The Wells Visitor Center & Ice Cream Parlor is welcoming the July 4 holiday with a menu perfect for summer. The dining area will reopen on July 2 with continued protective measures in place as recommended by Governor Reynolds.
New menu highlights include non-dairy selections, featuring shakes crafted with the Halo Top dairy-free line of products and summery, sorbet slushies. Additional new items are sure to bring out the sweet tooth in everyone, with desserts like the Bubble (Boba) Tea Float, Cold Brew Donut Shake, Psychedelic Cereal Sundae, expanded cone options, and more.
The dining space will reopen to the public, following a temporary closure of the indoor seating last month, with the same restrictions and safety measures put into place mid-May. Employees are still required to wear face masks, gloves, and undergo health screenings before each shift. Floor markings, temporary layout adjustments, and seating changes remain to follow CDC social distancing recommendations. Hand sanitizer is available for visitors upon entrance and a dedicated “sanitizer” employee will routinely sanitize high-touch areas and dining tables.
“The well-being of guests and staff has been and will remain our number one priority,” Shannon Rodenburg, senior manager, said. “We are doing everything we can to ensure safety without compromising the fun, ice cream experience we’re known to deliver.”
Summer hours at the visitor center will be Monday-Saturday 11am-9pm, and Sunday 12pm-8pm. July 4 hours will be 11am-6pm. Curbside pickup orders remain available by calling ahead or ordering online. The second-floor interactive area and rooftop patio will remain closed.
