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Gov. Branstad orders flags at half-staff to honor fallen Des Moines Police Officers

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March 29th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

(DES MOINES) – Gov. Terry Branstad today (Tuesday) ordered all flags in Iowa be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Wednesday, March 30th, 2016 and sunrise to sunset on Friday, April 1st, to honor Des Moines Police Officers Susan Farrell and Carlos Puente-Morales, who were killed in the line of duty in the early morning hours of March 26th.  Officer Farrell will be laid to rest on Wednesday, March 30 and Officer Puente-Morales, Friday, April 1st.

The governor’s directive applies to all U.S. and state flags under the control of the state.  Flags will be at half-staff on the state Capitol building and on flag displays in the Capitol complex, and upon all public buildings, grounds, and facilities throughout the state.half staff flag Ia capital

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.