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On Wednesday, Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a proclamation declaring the week of October 22nd through October 29th, Blue Ribbon Week and calling upon Iowans to observe this moment of solidarity by wearing blue ribbons in support of Israel.
In advance of Blue Ribbon Week, the Iowa State Capitol Building will be illuminated in blue in support of Israel beginning October 18th through the evening of October 22nd.
You can read the full proclamation here.
