Iowa DOGE Task Force

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Mission

The Governor’s DOGE task force shall expand on what Iowa has previously done to focus on the core function of government and reduce the cost of government at all levels.

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Purpose

The purpose of the Iowa DOGE Task Force is to continue Iowa’s ongoing efforts to successfully improve effectiveness and efficiency in government at all levels.

The task force is expected to provide recommendations on maximizing return on taxpayer investment, further refining Iowa’s workforce and job training programs, and leveraging technology to Governor Reynolds.

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Goals

  • Maximizing return on taxpayer investment
  • Leveraging emerging technology, such as artificial intelligence
  • Further refining workforce and job training programs
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Events

Iowa DOGE Task Force Meeting 

August 6, 2025, 1:00 p.m.– 2:30 p.m. 

200 E. Grand, Des Moines 

*Due to limited seating capacity, the public is urged to attend virtually at: DOGE Townhall Meeting Link 

Agenda 

  • Welcome and Call to Order  

  • Approval of Minutes  

  • Remarks From the Task Force Chair 

  • Iowa DOGE Task Force Workgroup Updates and Discussion  

    • Workforce Improvement 

    • Technology 

    • Return on Taxpayer Investment (ROI) 

  • Task Force Chair Closing Remarks  

  • Adjourn 

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DOGE Task Force Members

Members of the Iowa DOGE Task Force are as follows:  

  • Emily Schmitt (Task Force Chair), Sukup Manufacturing Co.
  • Nick Bowdish, Elite Octane
  • Brianne Schulte, Vermeer
  • Adam Keune, University of Iowa Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center
  • Craig Dozark, Crawford County Board of Supervisors
  • ReNae Arnold, Dallas County Recorder
  • Terry Lutz, McClure Engineering
  • Beth Tinsman, Twin State Technical Services
  • Kathy Kay, Principal Financial Group
  • Ryan Schaap, Well Enterprises
  • David Spalding, Iowa State University College of Business
  • Reynolds Cramer, Fareway
  • Joe Murphy, Iowa Business Council
  • Hans Wilz (ex-Officio Member), Iowa House of Representatives
  • Dan Dawson (ex-Officio Member), Iowa Senate 
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Timeline

  • February 10, 2025: Executive Order Establishing Iowa DOGE Task Force
  • 60 days from Executive Order: Initial Task Force Meeting
  • 180 days after initial meeting: Report to be submitted to Governor Reynolds
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Citizen Feedback

After receiving thousands of responses to our public portal, we are now heading into the next phase of our mission. The Iowa DOGE feedback form is closed as of June 30th at 5 pm. Thank you to everyone who submitted feedback.

Iowa DOGE feedback form

 

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