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Iowa lawmakers pass improvements for to-go cocktail rules Share Updated: 9:38 PM CDT May 8, 2021 Share Updated: 9:38 PM CDT May 8, 2021
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TRACKING THE COVID-19 VACCINE Share Updated: 9:38 PM CDT May 8, 2021 To-go alcohol at Iowa restaurants could soon be eligible for delivery pending Gov. Kim Reynolds’ approval.The Iowa House voted 85-1 to allow businesses with the proper permits and licenses to continue selling alcoholic drinks for carry-out.To-go cocktails began in 2020 after the COVID-19 pandemic began to help restaurants continue making a profit during shutdowns. Rep. Shannon Lundgren, R-Dubuque, said she hopes the measure will continue to help the recovering bar and restaurant industry. “It is a great way for our bars and restaurants to help recover from the pandemic,” Lundgren said. “Many were closed over the last year.”The bill calls for improved sealing of containers. Jessica Dunker, with the Iowa Restaurant Ass
Iowa restaurant change will bring pups to patios Share Updated: 7:10 AM CDT Apr 29, 2021
Iowa restaurant change will bring pups to patios Share Updated: 7:10 AM CDT Apr 29, 2021
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Show Transcript TISIA: HAPPY HOUR MAY START TO LOOK A LITTLE DIFFERENT AT IOWA RESTAURANTS. THE STATE HAS LIFTED RESTRICTIONS TO ALLOW DOGS ON PATIOS. THE IOWA RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION SAYS SO MANY PEOPLE WANTED TO TAKE THEIR DOGS OUT TO EAT WITH THEM, THE STATE IS NOW GOING TO MAKE IT EASIER. RESTAURANTS NO LONGER HAVE TO APPLY FOR A WAIVER FROM THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONS AND APPEALS TO ALLOW DOGS ON THEIR OUTDOOR PATIOS. DOGS HAVE TO BE ON A LEASH, CONTROLLED BY THE OWNER AND CANNOT GO INSIDE THE RESTAURAN YOU KNOW, IF YOU’RE OUT ON A WALK, AND YOU WANT TO STOP AND HAVE A DRINK ON A PATIO, IN THE PAST, THAT HAS BEEN SOMETHING THAT REQUIRED A WAIVER FROM DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONS AND APPEALS. NOW THEY CAN JUST CHOOSE TO DO THAT AS A BUSINESS IF T
Change Coming to Iowa Restaurants to Allow More Pups on Patios
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Why did Iowa lift restrictions to allow dogs on patios?
Simple. Dogs are like family to many pet owners, therefore they want to take their companions with them as many places as possible. Jessica Dunker with the Iowa Restaurant Association told reporters that a lot of people want to take their dogs out to eat with them, so now the state has made it easier.
How it is easier for Iowa restaurants to allow dogs on patios?
Before, restaurants had to apply for a waiver from the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals. Now there s no waiver needed. Dogs are automatically welcome on outdoor patios, but they have to be on a leash, under control of the owner, and they can t go inside restaurants (unless it s a service animal). The only thing that restaurants that allow pets on patios are required to do is post the rules and adhere to food code regulations. Easy enough.
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