Politics & Government
Cedar Falls Flags Lowered in Honor of 9/11; Day of Service Held in Cedar Valley
If you drive by Cedar Falls city offices on Tuesday you'll notice flags have been lowered to half staff in honor of the September 11 terrorist attacks.
Today marks the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terror attacks.
To mark the occasion, Gov. Terry Branstad has ordered all flags in the state to be flown at half-staff from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. That includes facilities such as Cedar Falls City Hall, police and fire departments.
The act is set to honor those who perished in the attacks, a release from the governor's office said Monday.
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In honor of 9/11, the Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley is holding a day of rememberance and service. You can participate in activities by contacting the VCCV at 272-2087 or visiting www.vccv.org for a complete listing of available opportunities.
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Individuals, businesses, schools, municipalities, counties and other government subdivisions are encouraged to fly the flag at half-staff as a sign of respect.
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