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Flags at the State Capitol and within the Capitol complex, as well as flags on all public buildings, grounds and facilities throughout Iowa will be lowered from sunrise to sunset Friday, officials from Reynolds office wrote in a news release. The governor is encouraging individuals, businesses, schools, local governments and municipalities and more to do the same.
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“Flags will fly at half staff this Friday to honor and remember the heroic life of Iowa State Patrol Sgt. Jim Smith,” Reynolds said in the news release.
“The thoughts and prayers of a grateful state are with everyone who knew and loved him, including his brothers and sisters of the Iowa State Patrol. Sgt. Smith leaves behind a distinguished legacy of service to our state and his selfless sacrifice in defense of the innocent will never be forgotten.”
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