Hans C. Wilz

Hans C. Wilz, a Republican from Ottumwa, Iowa, is seeking re-election for a second term as State Representative for District 25. Born and raised in Ottumwa, he has been a successful business owner in Southeast Iowa for over 30 years, co-owning Edd the Florist with his wife, Beth, and founding other ventures like Great Ideas and Sweet Bird and Company. His entrepreneurial background has shaped him into an adept problem solver and collaborator. Wilz is committed to maximizing education at all levels, ensuring Iowa remains competitive through a favorable tax and regulatory environment, and fostering infrastructure and economic development in Southeast Iowa to allow residents to keep more of their hard-earned money. He assumed office in January 2023.