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Gov. Reynolds orders all flags on State/Local Government properties to half-staff on Memorial Day

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May 23rd, 2025 by Ric Hanson

(Des Moines, Iowa) – Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has ordered all flags in the State to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to noon on Monday, May 26, 2025, in honor of Memorial Day. She has also directed the National League of Families POW/MIA flag also be flown on the Capitol grounds for the entire day.

Flags will be at half-staff on the State Capitol Building and on flag displays on 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.