Governor Kim Reynolds orders flags to half-staff for 9/11 anniversary

Governor Kim Reynolds directed flags to half-staff on September 11, 2026, marking 25 years since the September 11 attacks. The notice identifies eight victims with ties to Newton, Waverly, Ames, Council Bluffs, Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, and West Des Moines.

The order specifies sunrise to sunset and covers the State Capitol Building, flag displays in the Capitol Complex, and public buildings, grounds, and facilities throughout Iowa. Individuals, businesses, schools, municipalities, counties, and other government subdivisions are encouraged to join the tribute for the same period.