Hawkeye Acquisition (MDP) 8-K Meredith Corporation Reports Record First Quarter

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

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  October 24, 2005

MEREDITH CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

IOWA		1-5128	42-0410230
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(Commission file number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
1716 Locust Street, Des Moines, Iowa			50309-3023
(Address of principal executive offices)			(Zip Code)
		(515) 284-3000
	(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On October 24, 2005, Meredith Corporation issued a news release reporting earnings for the first quarter ended September 30, 2005. That news release is attached as an exhibit.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(c)	Exhibits
	99	News release issued by Meredith Corporation dated October 24, 2005, concerning financial results for the first quarter ended September 30, 2005.

	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: October 24, 2005

Index to Exhibits

Exhibit Number	Item
99	News release issued by Meredith Corporation dated October 24, 2005, concerning financial results for the first quarter ended September 30, 2005.