Why Iowa Flags Were Lowered
In honor of Maj. Jeffrey O’Brien and Sgt. Declan Coady.
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
- Not stated
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
*REMINDER: Flags remain at half-staff in honor of Maj. Jeffrey O’Brien and Sgt. Declan Coady until sunset on Saturday, March 21* DES MOINES— Governor Kim Reynolds has ordered flags to remain at half-staff in honor of Maj. Jeffrey O’Brien and Sgt. Declan Coady until sunset on Saturday, March 21, 2026. Their funerals and interment will be held earlier in the day. The two Iowa soldiers with the U.S. Army Reserve 103rd Sustainment Command were killed in action in Kuwait on March 1, 2026. At sunset on Saturday, March 21, 2026, flags will return to full-staff on the State Capitol Building and on flag displays in the Capitol Complex. Flags will also be raised to full-staff on all public buildings, grounds, and facilities throughout the state. Individuals, businesses, schools, municipalities, counties, and other government subdivisions should also return their flags to full‑staff at sunset.
The linked archive preserves the notice because a stable original government URL was not available.
Iowa Half-Staff Order Questions
Is the Honoring Maj. Jeffrey O’Brien and Sgt. Declan Coady order still active?
This record is marked ended. Its stored effective period begins March 20, 2026 and ends March 21, 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 linked archive source. It preserves the notice because a stable original government page was not available.