DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds ordered all state flags in Iowa to be lowered to half-staff from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, September 11, 2018, in honor of Patriot Day. The governor’s order is issued in conjunction with President Donald Trump’s proclamation to lower all United States flags to half-staff for the same length of time.
Flags will be at half-staff on the State Capitol Building and on flag displays in the Capitol Complex. Flags will also be at half-staff on all public buildings, grounds and facilities throughout the state.
Individuals, businesses, schools, municipalities, counties and other government subdivisions are encouraged to fly the flag at half-staff for the same length of time as a sign of respect.
