Gov. Kim Reynolds has ordered flags in Iowa be lowered to half-staff this week. The lowered flags are to honor Bill Northey, who died on Feb. 5.
Who was Bill Northey?
Northey served as Iowa Secretary of Agriculture from 2007 to 2018 and as Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation at the U.S. Department of Agriculture from 2018 to 2021.
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“Bill was a great leader whose work ethic and passion for Iowa agriculture was unmatched.” Reynolds said. “Iowans and farmers around the country were fortunate to have such a rock-solid advocate and friend.”
How long will Iowa flags be at half-staff?
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Reynolds ordered that flags remain at half-staff until sunset on the day of Northey’s funeral and internment.
Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at Valley Church, 4343 Fuller Road, in West Des Moines. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Friday at the Iowa State Fairgrounds’ Oman Family Youth Inn, 3000 E. Grand Ave. in Des Moines.
Which flags should fly half-staff in Iowa?
Flags will be at half-staff on the State Capitol Building and on flag displays in the Capitol Complex, according to the governor’s announcement. Flags will also be at half-staff on all public buildings, grounds and facilities throughout the state.
While individuals, businesses or local governments are not mandated to lower flags, the governor encourages them to do so.
What’s the difference between half-mast and half-staff?
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Half-mast is used when flag is flown from a flagpole, typically referring to a ship mast or similar structures, according to Federal Flags. Half-mast means the flag is flown two thirds up between the top and bottom of the flagstaff.
Half-staff is the term used for flags on land, particularly in the United States. Half-staff describes a flag that is raised halfway, between the top and bottom of the flagpole.
When the American flag is flown at half-staff, it conveys message of respect and mourning. Federal Flags says this custom is most often observed following the death of a government official, military personnel or in response to a national tragedy.
Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez is a general assignment reporter for the Register. Reach her at [email protected] or follow her on Twitter @VictoriaReynaR.
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