James Q. Lynch

CEDAR RAPIDS – When presidential candidate Ben Carson says he’s not a politician, he seems to be distancing himself from …

JOHNSTON – Mayors of three of Iowa’s largest cities want the assistance of state government on common problems but think …

DES MOINES – According to the Legislature’s session timetable, lawmakers should be adjourning the 2015 session today. That won’t happen, …

DES MOINES – The Iowa House approved nearly $1 billion in education appropriations that called for a tuition freeze for …

CEDAR RAPIDS – Donald Trump does not hold politicians in high regard. ‘We’re being led by stupid people,” the global …

DES MOINES – Despite a strong desire among some Iowa Democrats for an Elizabeth Warren candidacy, Hillary Clinton has a …

DES MOINES – Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker leads the field of 2016 GOP presidential hopefuls and former Secretary of State …

DES MOINES – Legislation making it more difficult for private companies to acquire access to private property through condemnation cleared …

CEDAR RAPIDS — Sen. Chuck Grassley gave a vigorous defense of whistleblower protections he has championed, including legislation that would …

WAUKEE – The stakes were high. ‘Probably one of them will turn out leading our nation,” emcee Kayne Robinson said …

DES MOINES – Iowa is at risk of getting left in the dust, but lawmakers aren’t showing much concern. Nebraska …

ATKINS – Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., has a message for Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack: Butt out. Paul, who is running …

CEDAR RAPIDS – Scott Walker claims to be an optimist, but he’s troubled enough about the direction the country is …

DES MOINES – Left unanswered was the $10 million question. Did Eddie Ray Tipton just get lucky, or did the …

DES MOINES – In his first three years in the Legislature, Rep. Bobby Kaufmann has made reining in the use …