The City of Marshalltown is offering residents the opportunity to properly dispose of household hazardous on May 18th from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Accepted materials include:

1. stain and varnish

2. paint remover and thinner

3. gasoline and kerosene

4. windshield washer solution

5. aerosol cleaners

6. drain and oven cleaners

7. metal polishes and rust removers

8. oil- and lead-based paint

9. ammonia-based cleaners

10. rechargeable batteries

11. petroleum-based adhesives

12. glues, caulk, contact cements and resins

13. fertilizers, pesticides, and weed killers

Items that will not be accepted include:

1. latex paint*

2. used motor oil*

3. used oil filters*

4. lead acid batteries*

5. needles

6. ammunition

7. explosives

8. asbestos

9. radioactive material

10.fire extinguishers

11.compressed gas cylinders

The best teachers are often the ones trying to find creative ways to communicate their message and now one telecoms firm in the state is offering assistance with that cause.

The CenturyLink Foundation’s Teachers and Technology grant program, administered by the Iowa Association of School Boards, is accepting applications from teachers who want to implement technology in their classroom to increase student achievement.

“The grants recognize and reward teachers on the cutting edge of digital learning who do everything possible to create technology-rich learning experiences in their classrooms,” said Tom Downs, executive director of the Iowa Association of School Boards. “Digital fluency will be required for all students to be successful, and we are excited to be part of helping this grant program provide support to teachers who offer meaningful and creative higher-level learning opportunities for their students.”

Two Iowa libraries will receive a national honor after being named as this year’s winners of the National Medal for Museum and Library Service.

Back in February, Marshalltown Public Library was announced as one of 33 finalists. On Tuesday, they found out that they will be one of ten to receive a $5,000 award and a medal at a celebration in Washington, D.C. on May 8th.

The library underwent a move in 2008 having been first built in the town in 1902 and serves the town's population of 27,500 made up of families that speak over 30 languages.

On Facebook, Linda Moore led the tributes, “Congratulations to everyone who works and volunteers at the MPL! Together, you make a wonderful team who serve the community so well! I always enjoy walking through your doors, into such an inviting environment.”