Iowa goodies on display at Statehouse

Trout, ice cream and chewy oatmeal bars were among the items being sampled at the statehouse today at the “Taste of Iowa” event. Iowa Department of Economic Development director C-J Niles was caught with her mouth full as she ate Iowa food. Niles says the event was cooked up to promote Iowa-made products that’re available in your local grocery store. Niles says most stores post a “Taste of Iowa” logo on the shelf right beside the Iowa-grown or Iowa-made stuff. She says buying Iowa products helps Iowans.The “Taste of Iowa” showcase was held over the noon-hour.