Flags in Iowa are to be lowered to half-staff effective immediately to honor the lives lost in Israel following an outbreak of violence led by the Iran-backed terrorist organization, Hamas. Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds says, “Iowans mourn for the families of those killed by Hamas in Israel. Hamas’ brutality knows no bounds, with reports of Holocaust survivors, women, and children taken by Hamas militants from their homes as hostages or brutally murdered. Today and every day, Iowa stands in solidarity with Israel and their right to defend themselves.” Flags will be flown at half-staff on 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. The order will remain in effect until Sunday, Oct. 15, at sunset.
