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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 May. 17, 2016 5:26 pm3410d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – Despite his reluctance to pay inflated costs for a hotel room during the Republican National Convention this …
Campaigns & Elections May. 16, 2016 7:45 am3412d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – Calling her a ‘strong, progressive Democrat who understands the struggle people face every day,” former Iowa first …
Government & Politics May. 13, 2016 10:44 pm3414d ago
TAMA — Monica Vernon took the fight to her opponent for the Iowa U.S. House 1st District on Friday night, …
Government & Politics May. 13, 2016 6:10 pm3414d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – The appointment of an additional member to a Democratic caucus review panel has upset the people she’s …
Higher Ed May. 13, 2016 6:01 pm3414d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – He couldn’t promise them more funding, but Sen. Chuck Grassley endorsed a Cedar Rapids-based family services organization …
Campaigns & Elections May. 13, 2016 5:56 pm3414d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley is anticipating the toughest race of his political career as he runs for …
Campaigns & Elections May. 12, 2016 9:46 pm3415d ago
GRINNELL — With Iowa Democrats sensing an opportunity to deny Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley a seventh term, three candidates hoping …
Campaigns & Elections May. 12, 2016 8:27 pm3415d ago
[Correction May 13: Due to reporter’s error, it was incorrectly reported that Pat Murphy, a candidate for the Democratic nomination …
News May. 4, 2016 4:27 pm3423d ago
DES MOINES – Leaders of the split-control Iowa Legislature agreed Wednesday that regardless of election results in November, lawmakers should …
Campaigns & Elections May. 3, 2016 8:46 pm3424d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – Their agreement on the need to strengthen and preserve Social Security hasn’t prevented the 81-year-old retirement program …
Campaigns & Elections May. 3, 2016 7:49 pm3424d ago
IOWA CITY — On a bright, sunny spring day, U.S. Senate hopeful Rob Hogg stood at the intersection of Iowa …
Government & Politics May. 2, 2016 8:57 pm3425d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – When Iowa Democrats meet Saturday to begin a post-mortem on their historically close – and crowded – …
Campaigns & Elections Apr. 30, 2016 11:06 pm3427d ago
VAN HORNE — Four Democrats who want to replace U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley stumped for support at Iowa’s congressional district …
Government & Politics Apr. 29, 2016 7:44 pm3428d ago
DES MOINES – Incendiary videos purportedly showing Planned Parenthood officials discussing the sale of organs from aborted fetuses contributed to …
News Apr. 29, 2016 2:19 pm3428d ago
DES MOINES – The list of must-do items for Iowa lawmakers to resolve before adjourning the 2016 legislative session – …