Thanksgiving 2020 Different For Some
News Desk AMES, Iowa — The year 2020 has been different, and that would include some celebrations of Thanksgiving. For Denny and Ginny Burgduff in Ames, quarantine due to COVID meant their…
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The Hall DSM Hands Out Free Thanksgiving Meals
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – No one should ever go hungry, especially on Thanksgiving. That’s why The Hall DSM opened its doors on the holiday to hand out free meals.…
Where to Find a Free Meal on Thanksgiving in Central Iowa
List of places in central Iowa serving free, hot meals for Thanksgiving today: Thanksgiving At The Hall Location: The Hall DSM Time: 11am What Do You Get? A roasted turkey…
Community Leaders Work Together to Host a Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway
DES MOINES, Iowa– In 2017, two friends, Rob Johnson and Robert Presswood, sat in Platinum Kutz Barbershop in Des Moines, and casually came up with the idea to feed those…
President Trump Pardons Iowa-Raised Turkey at White House Ceremony
THE WHITE HOUSE — An Iowa-raised turkey has been saved from the dinner table by Presidential pardon, just in time for Thanksgiving. On Tuesday President Trump carried on the White…
How Your State Cooks Thanksgiving Turkey: Roast, Deep-Fry, Smoke
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — The overwhelming majority of people across the U.S. plan to roast a turkey this Thanksgiving holiday. Southerners however, will turn to the tradition of deep-frying…
Butterball Helpline Getting Tons of Questions from New Cooks — Here’s What They are Asking
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — With public health officials urging against large gatherings, Thanksgiving will look different this year. That has led to changes to another longstanding tradition: the Butterball…
Why COVID-19 Testing Before Holiday Gatherings Isn’t Always Foolproof
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – Even though the CDC is recommending people do not gather for Thanksgiving, some are still trying to keep their holiday plans in play. There’s the…
Local Grocery Stores and Turkey Producers Helping Iowans Celebrate Thanksgiving on Smaller Scale
DES MOINES, Iowa– Thanksgiving is officially one week away and many people will be celebrating differently in 2020. The CDC has recommended that people limit Thanksgiving gatherings this year. However,…
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Iowa State Prepares for the End of the Semester as COVID-19 Cases Surge
AMES, Iowa — Thanksgiving is right around the corner and that means some universities are wrapping up their semesters. Iowa State University has a plan to mitigate the spread of…
Experts Say No Need to Cancel Thanksgiving, but You Really Need to Play it Safe
A safe Thanksgiving during a pandemic is possible, but health experts know their advice is as tough to swallow as dry turkey: Stay home. Don’t travel. If you must gather,…
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Cancel Thanksgiving? Fauci Warns Americans May Need to ‘Bite the Bullet’
DALLAS (NEXSTAR) — If you were hoping to gather your extended family and celebrate Thanksgiving, the nation’s top infectious-disease expert warns that may not be the best idea. With coronavirus…
Target to Close its Stores on Thanksgiving Day
Target announced Monday that it will close its stores Thanksgiving Day as it continues to adjust amid the coronavirus pandemic, saying “this isn’t a year for crowds.” “This year more…