AEA Van Delivery Holiday Closures & Weather Delay Procedures

With fall and winter break approaching, we want to share a quick reminder of the upcoming holiday closures and our procedures for weather and unplanned service delays. 

Upcoming AEA Van Delivery Holiday Closures 

The AEAs have contracted holidays when van delivery service will be closed. 

Please note the following dates: 

• Nov. 27 & Nov. 28, 2025: Thanksgiving 
• Dec. 23, 2025, through Jan. 1, 2026: Christmas & New Year’s Holidays (eight days) except the Des Moines Public Schools route, which will run on Dec. 23

Procedures for Unplanned Delays & Cancellations 

The safety of our drivers is our top priority. In the event of an unplanned disruption, such as severe weather, closures or unforeseen issues, van routes may be temporarily delayed or canceled. Please understand that the availability of rescheduled deliveries will depend on our capacity and driver staffing.

Heartland AEA Winter Break & Van Delivery Schedule

Heartland AEA offices will be closed to the public from Dec. 23 - Jan. 1. Offices reopen on Jan. 2. Van delivery schedule will be as follows:

• Regular van delivery: through Dec. 20
• No van delivery: Dec. 23 - Jan. 1
• Regular van delivery resumes: Jan. 2

Heartland AEA Winter Break & Van Delivery Schedule

Heartland AEA offices will be closed to the public from Dec. 23 - Jan. 1. Offices reopen on Jan. 2. Van delivery schedule will be as follows:

• Regular van delivery: through Dec. 20
• No van delivery: Dec. 23 - Jan. 1
• Regular van delivery resumes: Jan. 2

Winter Break Hours and Van Delivery Schedule

Please note our winter break hours and van delivery schedule:

• All Heartland AEA offices will be closed to the public from Dec. 22, 2017 through Jan. 1, 2018.
• Regular Van Delivery: Dec. 18 - 21
• No Van Delivery: Dec. 22 - Jan. 1
• Regular Van Delivery Resumes: Jan. 2

Wishing you a happy holiday season from Heartland AEA!

Winter Break Hours and Van Delivery Schedule

Please note the following schedule as you plan to place orders through Creative Services and send and receive items through our van mail.

All Heartland AEA offices will be closed to the public Dec. 23 through Jan. 2, 2017.

• Regular Van Delivery: Dec. 19-22
• No Van Delivery: Dec. 23-Jan. 2
• Regular Van Delivery Resumes: Jan. 3

Wishing you a happy holiday season from Heartland AEA!

Winter Break Hours and Van Delivery Schedule

Please note the following schedule as you plan to place orders through Creative Services and send and receive items through our van mail.

All Heartland AEA offices will be closed to the public Dec. 23 through Jan. 2, 2017.

• Regular Van Delivery: Dec. 19-22
• No Van Delivery: Dec. 23-Jan. 2
• Regular Van Delivery Resumes: Jan. 3

Wishing you a happy holiday season from Heartland AEA!

Winter Break Hours and Van Delivery Schedule

Please note the following schedule as you plan to place orders through Creative Services and send and receive items through our van mail.

All Heartland AEA offices will be closed to the public Dec. 23 through Jan. 2, 2017.

• Regular Van Delivery: Dec. 19-22
• No Van Delivery: Dec. 23-Jan. 2
• Regular Van Delivery Resumes: Jan. 3

Wishing you a happy holiday season from Heartland AEA!