Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has ordered flags to half-staff today (Monday) in honor of Pearl Harbor Day. “We must never forget the true cost of freedom,” she says. “On Dec. 7, we pause and honor the 2,403 service members and civilians who lost their lives in Pearl Harbor, and reverently give thanks to all those who continue to defend our way of life, at home and abroad. We must never forget that America remains the greatest country on Earth because of those who are willing to lay down their life to defend it.” Flags are to be at half-staff from sunrise to sunset, which will be done at the State Capitol Building and on flag displays in the Capitol Complex. Flags will also be at 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.
