(Des Moines, Iowa) – Governor Kim Reynolds, has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Wednesday, Oct. 27th, in honor and remembrance of Iowa State Patrol Trooper, Ted Benda. Trooper Benda died as a result of injuries he suffered during a single-vehicle accident while enroute to assist the Clayton County Sheriff’s Office with a wanted suspect. Benda’s funeral is being held at the Waukon High School at 11 a.m. Wednesday.

The Governor says she and her husband Kevin “Join with Iowans in mourning the loss of this dedicated servant and we keep his family, friends and fellow brothers and sisters in uniform in our thoughts and prayers as they cope with this devastating loss.”

Trooper Ted Benda ISP Badge #313

Flags will be at half-staff on the state Capitol Building, on flag displays in the Capitol Complex and on all public buildings, grounds and facilities throughout the state. Individuals, businesses, schools, municipalities, counties and other government subdivisions are encouraged to lower flags as a sign of respect.