Flags ordered at half-staff in Iowa for 9/11

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Governor Kim Reynolds ordered flags to be at half-staff on Friday for the 25th anniversary of 9/11.

Reynolds set the order for sunrise to sunset on Sept. 11 in honor of Patriots Day and in memory of the lives lost in the terrorist attacks 25 years ago.

“25 years ago, a targeted attack against America shook the foundation of our country and tested its resiliency,” Reynolds said. “Nearly 3,000 innocent lives—including at least eight Iowans—were tragically lost that day. On this solemn anniversary, we remember and honor them, and reaffirm our resolve to stand together against those who threaten our people and our ideals.”

According to Reynold’s office, eight known victims had connections to Iowa:

• James Cleere, 55, Newton, IA
• Karen Ann Kincaid, 40, Waverly, IA
• Mari-Rae Sopper, 35, formerly of Ames, IA
• Michael Tinley, 56, formerly of Council Bluffs, IA
• SPC Craig Scott Amundson, 28, Cedar Rapids, IA
• Lt. Col. Gary F. Smith, 55, Council Bluffs, IA
• Timothy Aaron Haviland, 41, formerly of Ames, IA
• Sandra Dawn Teague, 31, formerly of Des Moines and West Des Moines, IA

Flags will be flown at half-staff on the State Capitol Building and on flag displays in the Capitol Complex. They also be at half-staff on all public buildings, grounds, and facilities throughout the state.

Individuals, businesses and schools are encouraged to fly the flag at half-staff for the same length of time.