James Q. Lynch

Despite a competitive race with a local Dubuque favorite, Rick Dickinson of Dubuque has endorsed Monica Vernon in Iowa’s U.S. …

State sen. Joni Ernst, R-Red Oak, announced she has received the endorsement of former state Sen. Larry McKibben of Marshalltown …

Although he starts with lower name recognition than four rivals for the nomination, a poll released Monday shows Cedar Rapids …

Two-thirds of Iowans support raising the state’s $7.25-an-hour minimum wage with roughly half saying it should be $10.10 per hour. …

Iowans overwhelmingly support allowing doctors to prescribe marijuana for medical use, according to poll results released this morning.By an 87 …

The dean of the Iowa Legislature is making one last run from his safe Democratic west-side Cedar Rapids Senate District. …

It’s not only in Kentucky where Mitch McConnell is facing a challenge. The U.S. Senate minority leader, who has to …

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has turned around her potential political fortunes in Iowa, according to a presidential preference …

U.S. Rep. Bruce Braley has extended his lead over the Republican field in an open-seat U.S. Senate race.Braley has a …

An Iowa House turned legislation mandating schools test for radon gas, which is believed to be a leading cause of …

The Affordable Care Act is hurting Iowa families seniors “will be forced to take brunt of Obamacare desperately finding ways …

In his quest for an unprecedented sixth term, Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad is hoping that history repeats itself. So does …

It may be on a short fuse, but efforts to legalize fireworks in Iowa haven’t fizzled out. Firefighters, insurance interests …

Sen. Chuck Grassley will participate in 16 meetings in Iowa during the week of March 17 as part of his …

Democrats from Delaware, Jones and Jackson counties will host a 1st District candidates’ forum from 3 to 5 p.m. March …