Why Iowa Flags Were Lowered
In honor of National Peace Officers Memorial Day. Flags will be at half-staff on all public buildings, grounds and facilities throughout the state.
When the Iowa Half-Staff Order Began and Ended
Use the exact end boundary above. A flag may return to full-staff at sunset, noon, a stated clock time, or another named event. If the end is not confirmed, open the source before acting.
Where the Iowa Half-Staff Order Applied
Iowa statewide as specified in the order
- Facilities
- State
- U.S. flag
- Affected
- State flag
- Not stated
- Private display
- Advisory
What This Half-Staff Order Means for Flag Owners
Follow the Locations Named in This Order
An order can cover federal property, all state facilities, one building, or another named place. Do not expand a limited order beyond the stored scope.
Return Flags to Full-Staff at the Stated Time
Use the end date and boundary above. Before raising the flag, confirm that a newer federal or state half-staff order has not taken effect.
Check for a Newer Half-Staff Order
This detail page preserves one directive. It does not make an old order current, so use today’s status page for the latest operational answer.
Official Source and Evidence for This Half-Staff Order
DES MOINES – Governor Kim Reynolds has ordered all flags in Iowa to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday, May 15, 2026, in honor of National Peace Officers Memorial Day. The governor’s order is in conjunction with a proclamation from President Trump. “Duty is a virtue embodied by the fallen peace officers our nation honors on this day,” said Governor Kim Reynolds. “There truly are no greater public servants than those who wear the uniform and give their lives for it.” 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. Flags at the Iowa Peace Officer Memorial site remain at half-staff during National Police Week, May 10 – May 16.
The linked government page remains the authoritative version.
Iowa Half-Staff Order Questions
Is the Honoring Fallen Peace Officers on National Peace Officers Memorial Day order still active?
This record is marked ended. Its stored effective period begins May 15, 2026 and ends May 15, 2026. Check the current status page before changing a flag.
Does this Iowa half-staff order apply to homes and businesses?
Only if the notice says so. Government orders usually direct named public facilities and may separately invite private citizens, businesses, and organizations to participate. Check “Private display” in the scope above and read the source when it is not stated.
Which flags and locations did this order cover?
Use the scope cards above. They separate the facility type, geographic area, U.S. flag, state flag, and private-display guidance retained from the notice.
Where can I verify this half-staff order?
Use the official-source link on this page. The government notice remains authoritative if it differs from this normalized record.