Governor Kim Reynolds ordered all flags in Iowa to be lowered to half-staff immediately until midnight on August 4, 2022 in honor and remembrance of U.S. Representative Jackie Walorski of Indiana. Representative Walorski died in a car accident today, August 3, 2022, in Elkhart County, Indiana.  She was 58-years-old.

“Congresswoman Walorski was a true and faithful public servant to the state of Indiana and to our nation,” said. Gov. Reynolds. “Tonight, we mourn her tragic passing and honor her legacy. Kevin and I join with Iowans in prayer for Jackie’s family during this very difficult time.”

The governor’s order is issued in conjunction with President Joe Biden’s proclamation to lower the?United?States’?flag to half-staff.?

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.?  

Individuals, businesses, schools, municipalities, counties and other government subdivisions are encouraged to fly the flags at half-staff for the same length of time.?