Flags around Iowa will be at half-staff until sunset on Aug. 31

Gov. Kim Reynolds ordered all flags be lowered immediately on Aug. 27. All flags on public grounds will be at half-staff. Individuals and businesses are encouraged to do the same.

Why are the flags at half-staff in Iowa?

Reynolds ordered flags to be lowered to remember the victims of the shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis . Two children were killed and 17 people were injured as they were attending mass to celebrate the first week of school.

“What occurred [Wednesday] at Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis is unspeakably senseless violence against innocent and defenseless children,” Reynolds said in a news release. “Such evil acts have no place in our great nation. Kevin

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