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Is the Flag at Half Staff in Iowa Today?
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Federal status: Full Staff
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State source last checked: Oct 10, 2026, 6:13 PM ET
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About today's flag status in Iowa
We could not currently verify this state's official source, so the federal Full Staff baseline is shown without claiming Iowa confirmation. The federal result is shown only as a fallback and is not a verified Iowa status. Presidential proclamations and federal orders generally apply nationwide, while the governor can issue a separate order for state property and other covered locations in Iowa. Check the current national flag status alongside this state result.
Detected orders
Recent half-staff events in Iowa
| Order and reason | Effective | End | Article / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gov. Reynolds orders flags at half-staff in honor and remembrance of Borlaug Elementary School teacher and studentGov. Reynolds orders flags at half-staff in honor and remembrance of Borlaug Elementary School teacher and student | Sep 28, 2026, 1:00 AM ET | until sunset on September 28, 2026 | Event article Official order ↗ |
| Gov. Reynolds orders flags at half-staff in honor and remembrance of national ag leader, exceptional Iowan Ray GaesserGov. Reynolds orders flags at half-staff in honor and remembrance of national ag leader, exceptional Iowan Ray Gaesser | Sep 18, 2026, 1:00 AM ET | until sunset on September 20, 2026 | Event article Official order ↗ |
| Gov. Reynolds orders flags at half-staff for 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacksGov. Reynolds orders flags at half-staff for 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks | Sep 11, 2026, 1:00 AM ET | until sunset on September 11, 2026 | Event article Official order ↗ |
| Gov. Reynolds orders flags at half-staff in honor and remembrance of U.S. Air Force Maj. Brad HoveyGov. Reynolds orders flags at half-staff in honor and remembrance of U.S. Air Force Maj. Brad Hovey | Jul 10, 2026, 1:00 AM ET | until sunset on July 17, 2026 | Event article Official order ↗ |
Authority
Who orders flags to half-staff in Iowa?
The President directs flags at federal buildings and may issue a nationwide proclamation. The governor can order flags lowered at Iowa government facilities and may invite other organizations to participate. When both orders apply, follow the instruction covering your building or organization and the longer applicable period.
Order details
How half-staff orders work in Iowa
An official order normally identifies the person or event being honored, when flags should be lowered, when they return to full staff, and which locations are covered. Timing can include sunrise, sunset, noon, or exact dates, so the linked order remains the controlling instruction.
Jurisdiction
Federal vs. Iowa orders
A presidential proclamation is national and governs federal facilities. A Iowa governor's order is state-specific and can have a different reason or schedule. A state page should therefore be read together with the federal status, especially when deciding when to return a flag to full staff.
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Official Iowa flag information
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