DES MOINES, Iowa – Gov. Kim Reynolds has ordered flags lowered to half-staff today (Tuesday, Feb 3rd), in honor of former federal judge Robert Pratt. Robert Pratt, of Des Moines, served as a federal judge in Iowa’s Southern District from 1997 until his retirement in 2023. He died on January 28 at 78 years old.

Flags will remain at half-staff from sunrise to sunset today. The State Capitol Building and flag displays in the Capitol Complex will be at half-staff. All public buildings, grounds, and facilities will also fly flags at half-staff in Iowa.