Gov. Kim Reynolds ordered all flags in Iowa to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise on Friday, Sept. 11, 2020 until sunrise on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020 in honor of Patriot Day and in memory of those who lost their lives in the September 11th terrorist attacks.
Flags will be at half-staff on the State Capitol Building and on flag displays in the Capitol Complex. Flags will also be 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.