Des Moines, Iowa — Governor Reynolds has ordered all flags in Iowa to fly at half-staff immediately through sunset on Saturday, May 28, 2022, in honor and remembrance of the victims in the tragic shooting on Tuesday at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas.
Gov. Reynolds says, “My heart breaks for all those affected by the tragic and senseless shooting in Uvalde. Kevin and I join with Iowans in praying for all the parents, families, students, and staff involved. No parent or child should ever have to face this unimaginable tragedy.”
The governor’s order is issued in conjunction with President Biden’s proclamation to lower all United States flags to half-staff for the same length of time.
In his proclamation, Biden called the incident “senseless acts of violence.” In his remarks about the incident, Biden asked the nation to pray for strength for the victims’ parents and siblings — strength in the darkness they feel right now.
Governor Reynolds’ proclamation indicates 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. President Biden’s proclamation says flags will be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions.
Individuals, businesses, schools, municipalities, counties, and other government subdivisions are encouraged to fly the flags at half-staff for the same length of time.
