Monday, May 4th is International Firefighter’s Day. Henry County acknowledges and pays tribute to the Mt. Pleasant, Salem, Wayland, Olds, Winfield, Mt. Union, New London, and Hillsboro Fire Departments for their service and dedication.
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has ordered all flags in Iowa to fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset in honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service on Sunday, May 3rd, 2026. Firefighters who have died in the line of duty during the previous year are honored at the national memorial service in Emmitsburg, Maryland. All firefighters who have made the ultimate sacrifice over the years are also honored.
Governor Reynolds said. “We acknowledge and remember those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in their heroic endeavors. They will not be forgotten.”
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 of Iowa.
Individuals, businesses, schools, municipalities, counties, and other government subdivisions are encouraged to fly the flags at half-staff for the same length of time.