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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 Jul. 7, 2015 5:22 pm3726d ago
IOWA CITY – Hillary Clinton would like Iowa Democratic caucusgoers to consider her entire foreign policy record, not just her …
Campaigns & Elections Jul. 7, 2015 3:44 pm3726d ago
IOWA CITY – She’s a former first lady, U.S. senator, secretary of state and now a formidable candidate for president. …
Jul. 4, 2015 5:00 am3729d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – Health care advocates are encouraged by new legislation Gov. Terry Branstad signed into law Thursday that requires …
News Jun. 26, 2015 5:29 pm3737d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – Fourteen Iowa labor leaders are among more than 1,000 nationwide calling on unions to support 2016 Democratic …
News Jun. 24, 2015 10:44 am3739d ago
DES MOINES – A day after one of her competitors dropped out of the race, Monica Vernon landed the endorsement …
News Jun. 24, 2015 9:53 am3739d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – Businessman Ravi Patel plans to continue his push for progressive political ideas, but not his campaign for …
News Jun. 23, 2015 1:05 pm3740d ago
DES MOINES – The crowds Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders is drawing at campaign stops are a sign of Iowa Democrats’ …
News Jun. 19, 2015 3:09 pm3744d ago
JOHNSTON – If one-time funding Iowa legislators approved for regents’ universities is vetoed by Gov. Terry Branstad the impact will …
News Jun. 18, 2015 6:05 pm3745d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker has topped another poll of likely candidates for the 2016 GOP presidential In …
News Jun. 18, 2015 6:12 pm3745d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – Latinos are just 5.5 percent of Iowa’s population, but on average are 16 years younger than the …
News Jun. 17, 2015 8:28 pm3746d ago
WASHINGTON, Iowa – Friends of an Iowa City pastor who was deported to Honduras appreciate Jeb Bush’s ‘bold stance” in …
News Jun. 18, 2015 6:17 pm3745d ago
WASHINGTON, Iowa – Jeb Bush concedes there are plenty of folks running for president. ‘The last time I checked, another …
News Jun. 15, 2015 9:18 pm3748d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – Potential 2016 Democratic presidential candidate former Virginia Sen. Jim Webb criticized the Obama administration Monday for its …
News Jun. 15, 2015 4:10 pm3748d ago
DES MOINES – Iowa Democrats will have a little more to celebrate at their annual Hall of Fame dinner in …
News Jun. 15, 2015 3:23 pm3748d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS — Like a person who isn’t feeling well, Bernie Sanders says it’s time for the nation to visit …