(Radio Iowa) — For Iowans who are sending off holiday packages to loved ones in far-away locales, you’d be wise to get them wrapped and ready to go this weekend. Kristy Anderson, spokeswoman for the U-S Postal Service, offers a reminder of the upcoming deadlines. “First Class mail is going to be December 19th,” Anderson says, “Priority Mail is December 20th and if you use Priority Mail Express, December 22nd.”

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