Spotlight Why the Hoover Dam removed its American flag weeks before USA's 250th Greta Cross USA TODAY Jun 12, 2026 Jun 12, 2026 0 × USA Today - News America250 is offering free tickets for National Mall events tied to America’s two hundred and fiftieth birthday. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The large American flag at the Hoover Dam, hung for America 250, has been temporarily removed for repairs.kAm%96 `d_\7@@E\3J\b__\7@@E p>6C:42? 7=28 E92E 92?8D @? E96 D@FE9\724:?8 D:56 @7 E96 52> H2D C6>@G65 E96 6G6?:?8 @7 %F6D52J[ 244@C5:?8 E@ E96 qFC62F @7 #64=2>2E:@?] %96 7=28 ?665D C6A2:CD 5F6 E@ 2 =2C86 C:A 2=@?8 E96 C65\2?5\H9:E6 DEC:A6 D64E:@?]k^AmkAms6DA:E6 E96 =@H6C:?8 @7 E96 7=28[ E96 A2EC:@E:4 =:89E:?8 5:DA=2J 96=5 2E E96 52> 6249 6G6?:?8 H:== 4@?E:?F6 E9C@F89 yF=J c] p =2C86 C65[ H9:E6 2?5 3=F6 {ts 5:DA=2J :==F>:?2E6D E96 52>VD D@FE9\724:?8 D:56 :? 46=63C2E:@? @7 p>6C:42 ad_]k^Am The patriotic lighting display held at the Hoover Dam each evening will continue through July 4. Bureau of Reclamation k9am(96? H:== E96 p>6C:42? 7=28 C6EFC? E@ w@@G6C s2>nk^9am People are also reading… Will winter be snowy, stormy or mild? Farmers' Almanac forecast by region How did freshman quarterback Tradon Bessinger land at Iowa and why is he turning heads Denison woman dies, Lincoln driver seriously injured in western Iowa crash Is Iowa losing its religion? Church closures mount in rural communities One TV weather team – two devastating diagnoses Instant Reaction to Iowa's blowout win over NIU: Quarterbacks show why battle has been so close Supporters of Haitian man who died with ankle monitor blame immigration policy September student loan deadlines: Here's a look at what's due this month The pillars of Iowa State football that have withstood change US refusals of crucial newborn vitamin spike, raising risk of dangerous bleeding Trump aides, fearing a midterm rout, push to keep Iran war 'quiet' Iowa offensive notes: Diaz eyes growth, new line gels and inside Vonnahme's rise Coal increased its share of Iowa electricity generation in 2025, report shows Researchers expect ‘biggest year yet’ for energy siting bills in 2027 Transfer portal didn't just change college football. It rewired QB development kAmpD @7 (65?6D52J[ E96 qFC62F @7 #64=2>2E:@? 5:5 ?@E 92G6 2? 6DE:>2E6 7@C H96? E96 C6A2:CD H@F=5 36 4@>A=6E6]k^AmkAm{2C86=J[ E96 C6>@G2= @7 E96 p>6C:42? 7=28 92D C646:G65 C6DA@?D6D @7 DFAA@CE[ H:E9 >2?J =@@<:?8 7@CH2C5 E@ E96 7=28VD C6EFC?]k^AmkAmQ(96C6VD q6EDJ #@DD H96? J@F ?665 96CnQ @?6 u2463@@< FD6C 4@>>6?E65 @? E96 w@@G6C s2>VD A@DE 23@FE E96 7=28VD C6>@G2=[ C676C6?4:?8 E96 H@>2? H9@ 56D:8?65 E96 p>6C:42? 7=28]k^Am kAm~E96CD 2D<65 H92E :E H@F=5 E2<6 E@ A2:?E 2? p>6C:42? 7=28 @? E96 52>VD D@FE9\724:?8 D:56 7@C 2 A6C>2?6?E :?DE2==2E:@?]k^Am 0 Comments Related to this story America 250 on the National Mall: How to Register Now for Free Tickets America250 is offering free tickets for National Mall events tied to America’s two hundred and fiftieth birthday.
America 250 on the National Mall: How to Register Now for Free Tickets America250 is offering free tickets for National Mall events tied to America’s two hundred and fiftieth birthday.
