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.”

Iowa Public Television has announced its 7th annual reading road trip tour that is set to reach 67 Iowa communities this summer.

Host of IPTV KIDS Clubhouse, Dan Wardell will lead the tour that takes in numerous libraries. You can keep up to speed with the tour on Wardell’s online journal.

Select central Iowa destinations from the Reading Road Trip schedule:

The State of Iowa's Black History Month Celebration will be Thursday, 14th February in the Rotunda at the State Capitol in Des Moines.

Iowa legislators will kick-off the festivities with a proclamation to be read and signed by Governor Terry Branstad.

There will also be performances depicting African American history through music, poetry, and drama.  

The program is sponsored by members of the Iowa House of Representatives and the Iowa Department of Human Rights. The public is welcome to attend.