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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
Agriculture Jul. 12, 2017 4:47 pm2989d ago
During his Senate hearing to be confirmed as ambassador to China, then-Gov. Terry Branstad said he would prefer to serve …
Government & Politics Jun. 26, 2017 4:27 pm3005d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – Fairfield veterinarian Phil Miller is seeking the Democratic nomination to succeed Rep. Curt Hanson, also a Democrat, …
News Jun. 27, 2017 8:56 am3004d ago
Former Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad is taking an ‘Iowa nice” approach to introduce himself to China. In a 1-minute-30-second video …
Government & Politics Jun. 26, 2017 3:53 pm3005d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS — John Norris is hosting a ‘barn-raising’ July 9 to kick off his campaign for the Democratic nomination …
Government & Politics Jan. 4, 2022 12:27 pm1352d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS — He doesn’t get credit for all he’s done in 152 days as president, Donald Trump said Wednesday …
Government & Politics Jun. 21, 2017 2:19 pm3010d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – Iowa Republican political consultants sound like investment advisers when they talk about the prospects of Ron Corbett …
News Jun. 21, 2017 2:17 pm3010d ago
Former President George W. Bush is scheduled to appear at an Oct. 14 fundraiser for Trailhead International Builders at the …
Government & Politics Jun. 21, 2017 2:17 pm3010d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – Whether by coincidence or coordination, Gov. Kim Reynolds’ agenda for a meeting Wednesday with President Donald Trump …
Government & Politics Jun. 20, 2017 1:00 pm3011d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – President Donald Trump has added a tour of Kirkwood Community College to his ‘Technology Week” visit Wednesday …
News Jun. 20, 2017 1:45 pm3011d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS — State Rep. Abby Finkenauer was the first to announce plans to challenge U.S. Rep. Rod Blum and …
Government & Politics Jun. 16, 2017 3:31 pm3015d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – Iowans shouldn’t be surprised that the state likely will have to dip into its cash reserves to …
Government & Politics Jun. 16, 2017 3:29 pm3015d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – Donald Trump passed over Tana Goertz once, but now the former ‘Apprentice” runner-up is working to make …
News Jun. 16, 2017 3:32 pm3015d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – Senators voted 98-2 Thursday to add financial sanctions on Russia and Iran to send a message that …
Government & Politics Jun. 15, 2017 8:57 am3016d ago
The shooting of a congressional leader and four others at a suburban Washington baseball field Wednesday is a ‘sad situation,” …
Government & Politics Jun. 14, 2017 9:33 pm3017d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – As he explores a campaign for the U.S. House, Thomas Heckroth keeps in mind that the title …