Hawkeye Acquisition (MDP) 8-K Other events

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported	February 4, 2003
Commission file number	1-5128

MEREDITH CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

IOWA	42-0410230
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
1716 Locust Street, Des Moines, Iowa	50309-3023
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 515-284-3000

  Item 5. Other Events

On February 4, 2003, Meredith Corporation issued a news release reporting the passing of E.T. Meredith III, Chairman of the company's Executive Committee of the Board of Directors. That news release is attached as an exhibit.

Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(c)	Exhibits
	99.1	News release issued by Meredith Corporation dated February 4, 2003 concerning the passing of E.T. Meredith III, Chairman of the company's Executive Committee of the Board of Directors.

	SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
	MEREDITH CORPORATION
	Registrant
	/s/ Suku V. Radia
	Suku V. Radia
	Vice President - Chief Financial Officer
	(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

Date: February 4, 2003

Index to Exhibits

Exhibit Number	Item
99.1	News release issued by Meredith Corporation dated February 4, 2003 concerning the passing of E.T. Meredith III, Chairman of the company's Executive Committee of the Board of Directors.