Learn about history of DOT at library

On Tuesday, Oct. 21, will be a Learn @ Lunch program about the History of the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) at the Washington Public Library. DOT librarian Leighton Christiansen will present ?A Journey in Transportation: The Iowa Department of Transportation Centennial and Iowa Transportation History Highlights.?

Christiansen will be discussing the story of transportation in Iowa, starting nearly 12,000 years ago with nomadic peoples roaming the area and leading up to the creation of the Iowa DOT and its work in overseeing much of the state?s transportation by highway, water, air, public transit, rail, and trail. The photos, items, and stories on display highlight the many ways the DOT touches nearly all aspects of Iowa commerce, life, and leisure.

The program is free and open to the public with no registrations required.