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Community
Here are the trick-or-treating details for Beggars' Night in central Iowa
Nation World
Santa Claus won't be coming to flagship Macy's this year
More than a quarter of a million people come to see Santa at Macy’s in New York each year, the company said.
Features
Washington woman's head-turning Halloween tradition rides again
On Halloween, Nancy Avey rides her horse through the heart of downtown dressed as the headless horseman. It's an event her neighbors have come to love and expect.
Nation World
Beverly Hills bans trick-or-treating to slow coronavirus spread
The ban says people may not provide candy and other Halloween treats to any person outside their own household.
Nation World
Walmart to spread out deals to avoid Black Friday crowds
The nation's largest retailer said that more of its doorbuster Black Friday deals will be reserved for online, as a way to steer more shoppers away from its stores.
Holidays
USPS announces new holiday season stamps
It’s that time already. The U.S. Postal Service has issued 5 new stamps ahead of the busy holiday mailing season.
National
What is Indigenous Peoples Day? And what happened to Columbus Day?
Indigenous Peoples Day is celebrated annually on the second Monday in October as an alternative to Columbus Day.
Local News
Local shop makes face masks to match Halloween costumes
The Theatrical Shop is keeping safety guidelines in mind while still remaining stylish and on theme this Halloween.
Coronavirus
Here's how to participate in Beggars' Night 2020 in a safe, responsible manner
The CDC has offered health guidance for Halloween this year, including wearing masks and staying home if you feel sick.
Nation World
Pandemic pushes start of holiday shopping earlier than ever
Black Friday has long been the unofficial start to the U.S. holiday season, though retailers have been pushing holiday shopping earlier for the last decade or so.
Nation World
Target plans Deal Days to rival Prime Day, Black Friday deals all November
Target is the latest major retailer to announce how it plans to compete with Amazon Prime Day on Oct. 13 and 14.
Holidays
Here is the CDC's guidance for a safe Thanksgiving
Federal health officials are grouping activities by "low risk," "moderate risk" and "high risk" to give people an idea of how to safely celebrate.
Nation World
Santa Claus won't be coming to flagship Macy's this year
More than a quarter of a million people come to see Santa at Macy’s in New York each year, the company said.
Features
Washington woman's head-turning Halloween tradition rides again
On Halloween, Nancy Avey rides her horse through the heart of downtown dressed as the headless horseman. It's an event her neighbors have come to love and expect.
Nation World
Beverly Hills bans trick-or-treating to slow coronavirus spread
The ban says people may not provide candy and other Halloween treats to any person outside their own household.
Nation World
Walmart to spread out deals to avoid Black Friday crowds
The nation's largest retailer said that more of its doorbuster Black Friday deals will be reserved for online, as a way to steer more shoppers away from its stores.
Holidays
USPS announces new holiday season stamps
It’s that time already. The U.S. Postal Service has issued 5 new stamps ahead of the busy holiday mailing season.
National
What is Indigenous Peoples Day? And what happened to Columbus Day?
Indigenous Peoples Day is celebrated annually on the second Monday in October as an alternative to Columbus Day.
Local News
Local shop makes face masks to match Halloween costumes
The Theatrical Shop is keeping safety guidelines in mind while still remaining stylish and on theme this Halloween.
Coronavirus
Here's how to participate in Beggars' Night 2020 in a safe, responsible manner
The CDC has offered health guidance for Halloween this year, including wearing masks and staying home if you feel sick.
Nation World
Pandemic pushes start of holiday shopping earlier than ever
Black Friday has long been the unofficial start to the U.S. holiday season, though retailers have been pushing holiday shopping earlier for the last decade or so.
Nation World
Target plans Deal Days to rival Prime Day, Black Friday deals all November
Target is the latest major retailer to announce how it plans to compete with Amazon Prime Day on Oct. 13 and 14.
Holidays
Here is the CDC's guidance for a safe Thanksgiving
Federal health officials are grouping activities by "low risk," "moderate risk" and "high risk" to give people an idea of how to safely celebrate.
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