Culver Unveils New Iowa Flag Stamp

Gov. Chet Culver stands next to a display of an Iowa stamp unveiled Thursday at the state Capitol that is part of the U.S. Postal Service's "Flags of Our Nation" multi-stamp series that pay homage to official flags of the United States. The Iowa stamp is one of 10 designs in a set that is available as a coil of 42-cent, self-adhesive stamps highlighting flags and scenes from each state or territory. Iowa is one of 10 states or territories being honored during the second release of this series. The series will continue through 2010, and will feature a total of 60 stamps when completed. By Rod Boshart

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Story Created: Sep 4, 2008 at 10:09 AM CST

Story Updated: Sep 4, 2008 at 2:41 PM CST

DES MOINES (AP) - Gov. Chet Culver has unveiled a new stamp featuring the Iowa flag.

Culver joined postal officials on Thursday at the Statehouse to unveil the latest stamp in the "Flags of our Nation" series.

Iowa's flag was designed to represent the values on which the state was founded, and Culver says they are the same values Iowans continue to live by.

The event featured high school bands, a Color Guard from the Iowa Army National Guard and remarks by Culver.

The Flags of our Nation stamps were introduced last spring. Iowa is one of the ten states or territories being honored during the second release of this series. The series will continue through 2010, and will feature a total of 60 stamps when completed.

Doug Morrow, a district manager for the Postal Service, says each state has something unique to contribute to the series.

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