Pottawattamie County to Host Flag Retirement Ceremony October 25

Posted October 21, 2025
Posted by Veterans Service Office and Public Relations

The Pottawattamie County Veterans Service Office invites community members to take part in a Flag Retirement Ceremony on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at 623 6th Avenue in Council Bluffs.

The ceremony offers an opportunity to honor the United States flag and the values it represents. Members of the public are encouraged to bring American flags that are no longer fit for display to be respectfully retired in accordance with U.S. Flag Code. Flags that cannot be included in the live ceremony will be collected by American Legion representatives for proper retirement at a later time.

The event will include participation from American Legion Post 2, VFW Post 11355, American Legion Post 725, Scout Troop 249, Legion Post 2 Women’s Auxiliary, and the Abraham Lincoln High School ROTC.

Ceremony Schedule

• 10:00 a.m. – Corridor of Flags and flag inspection

• 10:30 a.m. – Abraham Lincoln High School ROTC Color Guard demonstration, Pledge of Allegiance, and opening ceremony remarks

• 10:45 a.m. – Flag retirement conducted by American Legion Post 2, Scout Troop 249, and VFW Post 11355

• 11:00 a.m. – 21-gun salute and closing remarks

This ceremony is a chance to reflect on the history and symbolism of the flag, while coming together as a community to honor those who have served under it.

For more information, visit the Pottawattamie County Veterans Service Office events page.