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James Q. Lynch
I’ve been covering Iowa news for more than four decades. As the politics and state government reporter for The Gazette since 2000, I’ve covered the Iowa Legislature and state politics, as well as Iowa’s first-in-the-nation presidential caucuses. I also host reporters from around the state in a weekly discussion of political developments on the On Iowa Politics podcast. I’m a regular panelist on Iowa Public Television’s weekly “Iowa Press” public affairs program and an enthusiastic participant in The Gazette’s Pints and Politics discussion of, what else, politics.
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Latest Articles by James Q. Lynch
Government & Politics Jan. 19, 2018 3:43 pm2798d ago
DES MOINES – Iowa lawmakers looking to stay one step ahead in the game of drones are drafting legislation to …
Government & Politics Jan. 19, 2018 2:10 pm2798d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – Second-term Iowa House Rep. Ken Rizer has confirmed he won’t be seeking re-election this year. The Marion …
Government & Politics Jan. 18, 2018 4:10 pm2799d ago
DES MOINES – Iowa Department of Human Services Director Jerry Foxhoven told lawmakers Thursday he’s doing all he can to …
Government & Politics Jan. 18, 2018 8:20 pm2799d ago
DES MOINES – Racing to get their legislation to the governor’s desk, an Iowa Senate subcommittee Thursday joined colleagues in …
Government & Politics Jan. 18, 2018 12:20 pm2799d ago
DES MOINES – An Iowa House panel approved a measure Wednesday that would ban automated traffic cameras – including those …
Government & Politics Jan. 17, 2018 1:07 pm2800d ago
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds has announced raising more than $3.7 million last year. Reynolds, who faces two rivals …
Government & Politics Jan. 17, 2018 8:14 pm2800d ago
DES MOINES – With her campaign arsenal stocked with nearly $2 million in support from fellow Service Employees International Union …
Government & Politics Feb. 6, 2023 1:52 pm954d ago
DES MOINES – GOP gubernatorial hopeful Ron Corbett says he’s not the only one who wants to legalize – and …
Government & Politics Jan. 17, 2018 9:33 am2800d ago
DES MOINES — To reduce the potential for fraud at city halls statewide, Iowa Auditor Mary Mosiman is distributing a …
Government & Politics Jan. 17, 2018 3:50 pm2800d ago
DES MOINES — IPERS officials told Iowa lawmakers it likely will be next year before they ask for legislative changes …
News Jan. 16, 2018 11:55 am2801d ago
DES MOINES – Iowa 1st District U.S. House Democratic hopeful Thomas Heckroth’s campaign – asserting an opponent is ‘playing by …
Business News Jan. 16, 2018 11:23 am2801d ago
TAMA – Add U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst’s voice to those who believe that President Donald Trump is reassessing his position …
Government & Politics Jan. 14, 2018 2:08 pm2803d ago
DES MOINES — Mark Cady this year reaches 20 years of being on the Iowa Supreme Court, selected by the …
Government & Politics Jan. 11, 2018 8:15 pm2806d ago
HIAWATHA – A wintry storm may have prevented Gov. Kim Reynolds from bringing her ‘Opportunity Unleashed” tour to the Cedar …
Government & Politics Jan. 10, 2018 8:11 pm2807d ago
DES MOINES – Secretary of State Paul Pate is launching a 99-county ‘Voter Ready” education effort to prepare Iowans for …