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Recent Posts for Iowa and Federal

Honoring Major Jeffery O’Brien and Sgt. Declan CoadyIA
Mar 5 - Ongoing
DES MOINES — Governor Kim Reynolds has ordered all flags in Iowa to fly at half-staff effective immediately until sunset...
Iowa

Honoring Fallen Peace Officers on National Peace Officers Memorial DayIA
May 15 - May 15, 2026
DES MOINES – Governor Kim Reynolds has ordered all flags in Iowa to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to...
Iowa

Honoring Fallen FirefightersFederal
May 3 - May 3, 2026
Flag Status Alert: United States Flag and Maryland Flag will be at Half-Staff In honor of the National Fallen Firefighters...

National Fallen Firefighters Memorial WeekendFederal
May 3 - May 3, 2026
The National Fallen Firefighters Memorial honors the brave men and women of the fire service who gave their lives in...
