FEBRUARY 28, 2026 — The City of Marysville, Kansas, is initiating a process to replace its official city flag, which has represented the community for over 50 years, reports KCLY Radio. Mayor Todd Frye recently announced that the redesign will prioritize the involvement of local students, ranging from primary to secondary school levels, to foster…
FEBRUARY 28, 2026 — In Ohio, the Muskingum County Commissioners have initiated a public contest to redesign the official county flag, reports WHIZ Fox 5. They are aiming to debut a new emblem during the America 250 celebrations. The decision to seek a fresh design follows a proposal submitted in January by Camren Zimmerman, a…
FEBRUARY 16, 2026 — The Village of Skokie in Illinois has entered the final stage of its flag redesign, reports The Record North Shore, inviting the public to weigh in on three finalist designs intended to replace the flag used since the mid-20th century. This initiative follows the 2025 adoption of a new village seal,…
FEBRUARY 11, 2026 — The City of Brunswick, Maryland, has concluded a public design competition to replace its current flag, according to the results of a meeting on February 10, resulting in a decisive victory for a proposal titled “Heritage with a View.” The initiative, which commenced in April 2025, sought an original symbol to…
FEBRUARY 11, 2026 — The unfurling of a new ceremonial guidon at Peterson Space Force Base on 30 January marked the formal activation of U.S. Space Forces Northern, reports the Military Times, the seventh field component of the United States’ youngest military branch. This heraldic tradition served as the centrepiece of a ceremony in Colorado…
FEBRUARY 7, 2026 — Maryland’s 122-year-old state flag has faced renewed examination after Governor Wes Moore described the banner as a “contradiction” during a recent podcast appearance, according to Maryland Matters. The remarks, made while discussing redistricting and the state’s Civil War history, have sparked debate among legislators and residents regarding the potential for future…
FEBRUARY 7, 2026 — The City of Owasso, Oklahoma, has entered the public consultation phase for its first official flag, a project catalyzed by the initiative of an 11-year-old resident, says Newson6. Holden Foyil, whose interest in vexillology and graphic design dates back to his early childhood, prompted the government to revisit a concept that…
FEBRUARY 3, 2026 — In Colorado, the Longmont City Council is scheduled to review the future of the city’s official flag during a study session this week, reports the Times-Call, evaluating a potential redesign of their long-standing symbol. The discussion follows a January directive where officials requested a comprehensive history of the current banner alongside…
JANUARY 31, 2026 — The South Dakota Commission has introduced a ceremonial flag designed to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States, says the Argus Leader. Unveiled on January 20 at a banking institution in Lennox, the banner is intended to serve as a visual centrepiece for the state’s participation in the 2026 national…
JANUARY 31, 2026 — The Village of Scarsdale, New York, has initiated a public competition to design a commemorative flag marking the 250th anniversary of the United States and the 325th anniversary of the village’s founding, according to Scarsdale10583. Open to residents of both Scarsdale and the Mamaroneck Strip, the contest seeks a single original…