Gov. Kim Reynolds ordered that all Iowa’s flags fly at half-staff until Friday, according to a Monday release from the Governor’s Office.
The Iowa Capitol as well as flags on display in the Capitol Complex are included. Local individuals, businesses, schools, and other government subdivisions are encouraged to participate, the release read.
The order was enacted Monday following the largest mass shooting in U.S. history, which took place Sunday night at a Mandalay Bay concert in Las Vegas.
Officials reported that at least 59 people are dead and at least 515 are injured. The toll is rising.
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Reynolds, Sens. Joni Ernst and Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, U.S. Reps. Steve King, Rod Blum, R-Iowa, and Dave Loebsack, D-Iowa, all took to Twitter to offer their condolences to the victims and their families.
Ernst offered an additional statement in a release from her office.
“My prayers are with all of the victims in Las Vegas and their loved ones affected by this senseless act of violence,” she said. “As we learn more about what happened in the days ahead, let us come together and show our gratitude to our first responders and the other unsung heroes who put their lives on the line for others.”
— by Madeleine Neal
Iowa politicians take to Twitter to respond
Sen. Joni Ernst
Please join me in praying for all those impacted by this horrible tragedy in Las Vegas. #PrayForVegas
— Joni Ernst (@joniernst) October 2, 2017
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Praying for the victims + their families of the Las Vegas shooting
— Chuck Grassley (@ChuckGrassley) October 2, 2017
Rep. Steve King
Hearts & prayers go out to victims & all affected by Las #Vegas #shooting. Thank you to all heroic law enforcement/medical first responders!
— Steve King (@SteveKingIA) October 2, 2017
Rep. Dave Loebsack
I join my fellow Americans in grieving the tragic loss of the men and women in Las Vegas. My thoughts go to their families & loved ones.
— Archive: Dave Loebsack (Retired US Rep) (@daveloebsack) October 2, 2017
Rep. Rod Blum
Unspeakably tragic night in Las Vegas, thanks to brave men & women of @LVMPD who courageously responded to shootinghttps://t.co/Gh7kKpqjVQ
— Rod Blum (@RepRodBlum) October 2, 2017