Iowa
Flags are at full staff
Recent Iowa Orders
Death of firefighter Charles Jones
In honor and remembrance of Charles “Chuck” Jones, a firefighter and paramedic with the Council Bluffs Fire Department.
Death of teacher and student
In honor and remembrance of Norman Borlaug Elementary School fifth-grade teacher Hannah Jorgensen and student Ahmed Osman, who died September 22, 2026, during a field trip at Lake Macbride.
25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
In honor of Patriots Day and in memory of those who lost their lives in the September 11th terrorist attacks 25 years ago. Flags will be flown 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.
Death of Dolly Parton
As a mark of respect for Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
Death of U.S. Air Force Maj. Hovey
In honor and remembrance of U.S. Air Force Maj. Brad Hovey
Death of U.S. Air Force Maj. Hovey
In honor and remembrance of U.S. Air Force Maj. Brad Hovey
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.
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.
National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service
In honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service
National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service
In honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service
Death of two Iowa soldiers
In honor and remembrance of Major Jeffery O’Brien and Sgt. Declan Coady, two Iowa soldiers killed in Kuwait.
Death of Reverend Jesse Jackson
In honor and remembrance of American civil rights activist Reverend Jesse Jackson, who died February 17, 2026.
Death of former First Lady Billie Ray
In honor and remembrance of Billie Lee Ray, former First Lady of Iowa.