Jul
10
2026
Iowa flag status · July 14, 2026
Why Are Flags at Half-Staff Today in Iowa?
Flags in Iowa are at half-staff today under a state order.
In honor and remembrance of U.S. Air Force Maj. Brad Hovey
Beginssunrise on July 10, 2026
Endssunset on July 17, 2026
AuthorityOfficial local record
Federal statusA federal half-staff order is also in effect.
View federal order →
DEATH OF SENATOR LINDSEY GRAHAM
Official proclamation archive
6 records
Iowa Half-Staff History
Search past Iowa flag-lowering orders by person, event, or effective date.
May
25
2026
May
15
2026
Ended
Iowa
Honoring Fallen Peace Officers on National Peace Officers Memorial Day
In honor of National Peace Officers Memorial Day. Flags will be at half-staff on all public buildings, grounds and facilities throughout the state.
May
3
2026
Ended
Iowa
National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service
In honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service
Mar
20
2026
Ended
Iowa
Honoring Maj. Jeffrey O’Brien and Sgt. Declan Coady
In honor of Maj. Jeffrey O’Brien and Sgt. Declan Coady.
Mar
5
2026
Unresolved
Iowa
Honoring Major Jeffery O’Brien and Sgt. Declan Coady
In honor of Major Jeffery O’Brien and Sgt. Declan Coady.
Use today’s answer correctly
How to Read Today’s Iowa Flag Status
Check the location, authority, and end time before changing a flag. A federal order and a Iowa order can apply to different places for different periods.
Check Which Iowa Locations Are Covered
A notice from the governor may cover all government facilities, only the capitol or central offices, selected counties or cities, or another named location. Follow the scope written in the current order.
Compare the Local and Federal Orders
A presidential order can apply nationwide while a governor's order applies within Iowa. This page tracks both so a local order is not mistaken for a national one.
Use the Exact Return-to-Full-Staff Time
Do not assume every notice lasts all day. The order may end at sunset, noon, interment, or another stated time. Use the “Ends” field above.
Answers for Iowa flag owners
Iowa Half-Staff Flag Questions
Why can flags be at half-staff in Iowa when the national status is full-staff?
The governor can issue a jurisdiction-specific order for an official, service member, first responder, tragedy, or remembrance. That order may apply in Iowa even when no federal order is active.
Does a Iowa half-staff order apply to homes and businesses?
Read the order’s scope. Government notices commonly direct publicly owned facilities and may invite residents, businesses, and local governments to participate. Do not treat an invitation as a requirement or expand a limited order beyond its named area.
Which order should I follow in Iowa: local or federal?
Check both. A federal order and a governor's order can overlap, and their locations or end times can differ. The current answer above shows the controlling known order and keeps the second status visible.
Is “half-mast” the same as “half-staff” in Iowa?
They describe the same mourning display in everyday searches. In U.S. usage, “half-staff” is the standard term for flags on land, while “half-mast” is traditionally used aboard ships and at naval stations.
How can I find why flags were lowered on a past date in Iowa?
Use the Iowa history search above. Enter a person or event, or choose a date range, to find normalized orders and their original sources.
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Local and federal orders are tracked separately
A presidential order and a governor's order can have different scopes and dates. This page gives the Iowa answer first and keeps the federal status visible as a secondary notice.