Hawkeye Reporter

The Iowa DOGE Task Force has released its final report and recommendations after six months of collecting input from residents throughout the state. Representative Hans Wilz, a Republican from Ottumwa, participated as an ex-officio member representing the Iowa House.

In a statement, Wilz said, “I have appreciated the opportunity to serve as one of the legislative members on the Iowa DOGE Task Force. Transparency and constituent feedback were the main principles that guided this task force. I was happy to be able to gather and deliver feedback personally so Iowans continue to have their voices heard.

It is essential that government operations are consistently evaluated to maximize efficiency. It took the task force 180 days to put together this report based on feedback across all 99 counties, and it will take legislators some time to digest all of its information and seek feedback of our own. I am excited to make government efficiency initiatives a major focus in the 2026 Legislative Session.”

The task force’s report was developed after a half-year process of gathering feedback from residents in every county. Legislators will now review the report’s findings and consider them during future discussions on improving government efficiency.