DES MOINES, IA — The Killduff, IA Post Office, which was initially scheduled to consolidate its operations with the Sully, IA Post Office, will continue operations until Jan. 5, 2012. The change was made after the U.S. Postal Service announced a moratorium on any Post Office closures that were scheduled to take place between Nov. 19 and Jan. 2.

The moratorium is intended to help postal managers and postmasters fully focus on the busy holiday mailing season and to minimize logistical issues.

Only the actual physical closing of a Post Office and the relocation of carrier routes from one facility to another will be affected by the temporary suspension. Post Office operational reviews will continue and community meetings will take place as scheduled.

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