Gov. Reynolds signed a new proclamation continuing the State Public Health Emergency Declaration until May 27, 2020. The proclamation loosens social distancing measures in 77 Iowa counties effective Friday, May 1 and continues other restrictions until 11:50 p.m. on Friday, May 15, 2020 for the remaining 22 counties. Dallas County, in which Waukee resides, is included in the May 15 group.
In the 77 counties, the proclamation permits restaurants, fitness centers, malls, libraries, race tracks, and certain other retail establishments to reopen in a limited fashion with public health measures in place. However, these limited reopens are not anticipated to occur in Dallas County until at least May 16. Thus, City buildings will remain restricted to authorized personnel for the time being.
The proclamation lifts the restriction on religious and spiritual gatherings statewide so long as churches and other gathering hosts implement reasonable public health measures. All other regulatory relief previously provided to affected Iowans is also extended until Wednesday, May 27, 2020.
See full details of the proclamation.
See the running list of closed City facilities, canceled events and service adjustments.