IA State Order · Half-Staff
Flags at Half-Staff for Dolly Parton
August 25, 2026 – September 1, 2026
Governor Kim Reynolds ordered flags at half-staff in Iowa effective immediately through sunset on September 1, 2026, in honor of country music icon Dolly Parton, who died on August 25, 2026. Parton was an iconic entertainer, trailblazer, philanthropist, and advocate whose impact was measured by the difference she made in the lives of others. Governor Reynolds noted that Parton's success will long be remembered for her influence worldwide.
Flag protocol
Flags shall be flown at half-staff on the State Capitol Building, flag displays in the Capitol Complex, and all public buildings, grounds, and facilities throughout Iowa from August 26, 2026 through sunset on September 1, 2026.
Source: governor.iowa.gov
This state order follows a presidential proclamation: Flags at Half-Staff for Dolly Parton.