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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 Mar. 23, 2016 10:45 pm3465d ago
DES MOINES – It’s unlikely he will win approval this year of his ‘big, bold” proposal to pay for long-term …
Government & Politics Mar. 23, 2016 8:55 pm3465d ago
DES MOINES – Legislative efforts to protect students at private boarding schools erupted into a war of words Wednesday with …
Campaigns & Elections Mar. 23, 2016 11:37 pm3465d ago
DES MOINES – A late-developing primary race in a Linn County Iowa legislative district will pit one candidate’s fresh perspective …
Government & Politics Mar. 22, 2016 10:19 pm3466d ago
DES MOINES – The Iowa Supreme Court would have autonomy over salaries and personnel matters, such as the number of …
News Mar. 22, 2016 1:44 pm3467d ago
DES MOINES – Iowa and the Midwest are a ‘pretty big force” in the development of a national clean energy …
Government & Politics Mar. 21, 2016 8:57 pm3467d ago
DES MOINES – Social worker Jacob Tornholm of Williamsburg has filed to run in Iowa House 76, which includes all …
Government & Politics Mar. 21, 2016 8:56 pm3467d ago
DES MOINES – Democratic state Reps. Vicki Lensing and Mary Mascher of Johnson County are seeking re-election for what would …
News Mar. 20, 2016 4:00 pm3468d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS — After visiting Cuba back in January, State Rep. Kirsten Running-Marquardt returned with a refreshed appreciation for democracy. …
Campaigns & Elections Mar. 18, 2016 8:58 pm3470d ago
DES MOINES – Four Democrats will be on the ballot in June to vie for the chance to challenge Iowa’s …
Government & Politics Mar. 18, 2016 8:54 pm3470d ago
WASHINGTON, Iowa – People ask state Sen. Rob Hogg why he’s running for the U.S. Senate. ‘They say ‘They don’t …
News Mar. 17, 2016 3:42 pm3472d ago
DES MOINES – House Republicans are moving forward on extending the school infrastructure sales tax for 20 years, but without …
News Mar. 17, 2016 3:00 pm3472d ago
DES MOINES – Two former Iowa lieutenant governors – Democrat Sally Pederson and Republican Joy Corning – called Thursday for …
Government & Politics Mar. 16, 2016 8:58 pm3472d ago
DES MOINES – Lawmakers sent the governor legislation Wednesday that would create a central point of contact for efforts to …
News Mar. 16, 2016 7:28 pm3472d ago
DES MOINES — Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley insists he’s standing on principle in refusing to hold confirmation hearings on President …
News Mar. 16, 2016 12:26 pm3473d ago
DES MOINES – Iowa’s U.S. senators, Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst, have joined their House colleagues in seeking to name …