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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
Campaigns & Elections Jan. 25, 2016 8:01 pm3523d ago
MANCHESTER — Another day, another round in the Ted Cruz-Terry Branstad battle over ethanol and the Renewable Fuel Standard. The …
Campaigns & Elections Jan. 24, 2016 8:08 pm3524d ago
INDEPENDENCE — The 2016 caucuses will be ‘a bit of a milestone’ for Maegan Sonksen. ‘It’s the first time we’ve …
Campaigns & Elections Jan. 24, 2016 3:24 pm3525d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS — The 10 a.m. service at River of Life Church began more than a half-hour late Sunday, and even …
Campaigns & Elections Jan. 24, 2016 12:00 pm3525d ago
A free-market think tank has made a seven-figure ad buy to alert caucusgoers of the environmental impact of corn ethanol …
Campaigns & Elections Jan. 21, 2016 9:29 pm3527d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – They may not have the gravitas of Bill Clinton or the star power of Billie Jean King …
Campaigns & Elections Jan. 20, 2016 6:45 pm3529d ago
MOUNT VERNON — Coming down the homestretch of the Iowa caucus campaign, Carly Fiorina took time to reflect on how …
Campaigns & Elections Jan. 19, 2016 9:45 pm3529d ago
ALTOONA – Although eclipsed by Gov. Terry Branstad’s un-endorsement of GOP presidential hopeful Ted Cruz over his opposition to the …
News Jan. 19, 2016 6:56 pm3530d ago
ALTOONA – Iowa will begin to distribute $2.49 million to assist in the installation of new blender pumps and eight …
News Jan. 19, 2016 12:05 pm3530d ago
DES MOINES – Complaining about taxes, regulations and hard work isn’t the best marketing plan for farmers hoping to encourage …
Campaigns & Elections Jan. 18, 2016 9:19 pm3530d ago
TOLEDO – It’s truly the hardest job in the world, Hillary Clinton told a Tama County audience Monday night, but …
Campaigns & Elections Jan. 17, 2016 4:08 pm3532d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS — The world is safer as a result of the release of U.S. sailors and prisoners in Iran, …
Campaigns & Elections Jan. 15, 2016 9:11 pm3533d ago
CORALVILLE – Nearly 500 people showed up in Coralville Friday night for a Clinton rally. It wasn’t always clear if …
Campaigns & Elections Jan. 15, 2016 2:35 pm3534d ago
MOUNT VERNON – He may be in single digits in the polls, but Martin O’Malley is confident Iowans aren’t relying …
Government & Politics Jan. 14, 2016 9:17 pm3534d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – Despite an unenthusiastic reception from lawmakers to their plan to link funding for school infrastructure and clean …
News Jan. 14, 2016 10:36 am3535d ago
DES MOINES — It wasn’t lost on Iowa lawmakers that Gov. Terry Branstad and Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark …