APRIL 25, 2026 — The City of Paragould, Arkansas, has initiated a public selection process to adopt a new flag, transitioning from a student-led design contest to a formal community vote. According to the City website, the project is overseen by the Paragould City Beautiful committee and refined by a professional graphic designer, follows specific…
APRIL 25, 2026 — The Village of Skokie, Illinois, has officially approved a new flag following a year-long redesign process, says the Chicago Tribune. On April 20, the Village Board of Trustees unanimously voted to adopt the “Skokie Spirit” design, created by local graphic designer Buddy Boor. This selection replaces a mid-20th-century design that featured…
APRIL 21, 2026 — The City of Seward, Nebraska, has initiated a public competition to establish its first official municipal flag and a redesigned civic seal, reports the Milford Times. Open to both current and former residents of all ages, the contest seeks to replace the city’s existing minimalist seal, which Mayor Josh Eickmeier recently…
APRIL 21, 2026 — Gilpin County, Colorado, has initiated a public competition to design its first official flag, coinciding with the 150th anniversary of Colorado’s statehood and the upcoming United States semiquincentennial. The local government is seeking a visual symbol that reflects the region’s historical heritage, natural geography, and community identity, according to the county’s…
APRIL 21, 2026 — The City of Brunswick, Maryland, has formally adopted a new flag titled “Heritage with a View,” the city announced on Facebook last Monday, concluding a year-long redesign process that began in April 2025. The final design, created by local resident Scott McLean, was officially approved by the Mayor and Council through…
APRIL 12, 2026 — The Montgomery City Council in Alabama has formally introduced a proposed design for a new flag, says WSFA 12. The new proposal was unveiled during a council meeting on April 7, following a year-long initiative sparked by local advocacy. The movement for a new civic emblem began in late 2024 when…
APRIL 12, 2026 — The community of Crofton, Maryland, has officially introduced a new flag, according to a Facebook post by the community. The ensign made its public debut on March 28 during the local Cherry Blossom Festival, following a competitive design process initiated by the Crofton Civic Association (CCA) in late 2025. The design…
APRIL 6, 2026 — A new “People’s Flag” has been proposed for the town of Yucca Valley, California, by local resident and vexillographer Bret Albone, according to Z107.7 FM Joshua Tree. Presenting his design during the public comment period of a March 17 Town Council meeting, the twenty-year-old designer aims to provide a more symbolic…
APRIL 6, 2026 — A Maryland legislator has introduced a constitutional amendment to permanently protect the state’s 122-year-old flag design following public friction over its historical origins, reports Fox Baltimore. Senator J.B. Jennings (R) filed the bill on March 9, the anniversary of the flag’s 1904 adoption, specifically to prevent future administrative or legislative efforts…
MARCH 29, 2026 — The City of Brunswick, Maryland, is moving toward the formal adoption of a new flag, featuring a revised version of the contest-winning “Heritage with a View” design. During a council meeting on March 24, a resolution was introduced to adopt the banner, which now incorporates aesthetic modifications requested by officials following…