RELEASE: Gov. Kim Reynolds orders flags lowered to half-staff in honor of Coronavirus Victims in the United States

 

 

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

Governor Kim Reynolds ★ Lt. Governor Adam Gregg

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, May 22, 2020

CONTACT: Pat Garrett, (515) 802-0986

 

Gov. Kim Reynolds orders flags lowered to half-staff in honor of Coronavirus Victims in the United States

DES MOINES - Gov. Kim Reynolds ordered all flags in Iowa to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise on Saturday May 23, 2020 until sunset Sunday May 24, 2020 in conjunction with President Donald Trump’s proclamation honoring the victims of Coronavirus in the United States.

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.

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