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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
News Apr. 28, 2016 7:30 am3430d ago
DES MOINES – Key Iowa lawmakers say there won’t be money for ‘fancy new buildings” at regents’ universities until addressing …
News Apr. 27, 2016 8:48 pm3430d ago
DES MOINES – Iowa lawmakers have agreed to a $68 million patch for ‘holes” in a statewide communications network so …
Government & Politics Apr. 26, 2016 7:19 pm3431d ago
DES MOINES – It will take time to iron out the differences between Iowa lawmakers of both parties and both …
News Apr. 26, 2016 2:14 pm3432d ago
DES MOINES – Admission policies at the Iowa Veterans Home have contributed to suicides among former military service members and …
News Apr. 25, 2016 1:15 pm3433d ago
DES MOINES – Candidates in Iowa’ U.S. House 1st District Democratic primary race have announced new endorsements. Pat Murphy of …
News Apr. 25, 2016 12:57 pm3433d ago
DES MOINES – An outside group that was one of the biggest spenders in the 2014 Iowa U.S. Senate race …
News Apr. 25, 2016 11:33 am3433d ago
DES MOINES – U.S. Rep. Steve King now has the endorsement of both of Iowa’s U.S. senators in his bid …
News Apr. 24, 2016 1:00 am3434d ago
DES MOINES – Rep. Abby Finkenauer is a 27-year-old first-term member of the Iowa House who already is growing impatient. …
Campaigns & Elections Apr. 23, 2016 6:54 pm3434d ago
MONTICELLO — Pressed again by Pat Murphy on her past support for Republican candidates and organizations, Monica Vernon told her …
Government & Politics Apr. 22, 2016 9:13 pm3435d ago
JOHNSTON – Addressing Iowa’s water-quality problems will take millions of new dollars, but one of the key players in implementing …
News Apr. 22, 2016 3:28 pm3436d ago
DES MOINES – Sen. Chuck Grassley doesn’t know which Democrat he’ll face in the November election, but he knows what …
News Apr. 22, 2016 12:55 pm3436d ago
DES MOINES – Sen. Chuck Grassley prides himself on being an early adapter. He was one of the first U.S. …
Government & Politics Apr. 21, 2016 10:06 pm3436d ago
DES MOINES – The Iowa House Appropriations Committee approved an $89.6 million infrastructure spending plan Thursday that is $19 million …
News Apr. 21, 2016 4:33 pm3436d ago
DES MOINES – Faith leaders representing 17 different religious traditions and 112 congregations from 44 communities spoke out Thursday on …
Campaigns & Elections Apr. 20, 2016 9:46 pm3437d ago
DES MOINES – Patty Judge received the endorsement of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee and the congratulations of her rivals. …