Why Iowa Flags Were Lowered
In honor of Memorial Day
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
<span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Gov. Reynolds orders flags lowered to half-staff on Monday in honor of Memorial Day</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news__display-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item"><time datetime="2026-05-22T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">Friday, May 22, 2026</time> </div> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2026-05-22T10:31:20-05:00" title="Friday, May 22, 2026 - 10:31" class="datetime">Fri, 05/22/2026 - 10:31</time> </span> <div class="field field--name-field-news__news-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item">Press Release</div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-news__body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><div><p><span>Gov. Kim Reynolds ordered all flags in Iowa to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to noon on Monday, May 25, 2026, in honor of Memorial Day and directed that the National League of Families POW/MIA flag also be flown on the Capitol grounds for the entire day. </span></p></div><div><p><span>“Memorial Day is a time to honor all military personnel who died while serving our country in the Armed Forces,” said Governor Reynolds. “This year, we especially remember four Iowans killed in action serving in the Middle East over the last year: two Iowa National Guard soldiers, Staff Sergeant William Nathanial Howard and Staff Sergeant Edgar Torres-Tovar, who were killed December 13, 2025, in Syria; and two Army Reserve soldiers, Major Jeffrey O’Brien and Sergeant Declan Coady, who were killed in Kuwait on March 1, 2026. We will never forget their sacrifice.”</span></p></div><div><p><span>Flags will be at half-staff on the State Capitol Building and on flag displays on the Capitol Complex. Flags will also be at half-staff on all public buildings, grounds and facilities throughout the state.</span></p></div><div><p><span>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. </span></p></div></div>
The linked government page remains the authoritative version.
Iowa Half-Staff Order Questions
Is the Memorial Day observance order still active?
This record is marked ended. Its stored effective period begins May 25, 2026 and ends May 25, 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.