James Q. Lynch

Citing national security as well as benefits for clean air, the economy and consumers, Iowa political leaders are urging the …

Iowa public employee pension systems are financially sound, however, the Legislature should “top off” those funds to ensure the state …

Tax credits critical to wind energy development, college students and veterans seeking to re-enter the workforce likely will be extended, …

Congressional negotiators have struck a budget compromise, but the reaction from Iowa is lukewarm at best. “We’ll just have to …

In the grand scheme of things it may not be important that Sam Clovis is the first candidate for the …

Though their teeth may have been chattering, their message was clear. “Hear our voices, hear our rage, it’s time to …

Calling the Iowa Legislature “addicted to gaming at the budget level,” a Sioux City lawmaker is calling for a moratorium …

Melissa Youngbear was hurt and disappointed when she walked away empty-handed from a ceremony authorized by Congress to honor her …

Bob Younie doesn’t wait for the first snowflakes to fall before he starts thinking about snow removal. “The odd thing …

Navy veteran and health care specialist Laura Hubka of Riceville plans to challenge Rep. Josh Byrnes, R-Osage, for a northeast …

Mark Jacobs knows his competition for the 2014 GOP nomination for the U.S. Senate has a head start on him, …

Heading into the final year of his Senate career before retirement, Sen. Tom Harkin is calling for reforms to Social …

Nearly 70 years after eight Meskwaki men were trained to use their native language to provide secure battlefield communication, members …

A group promoting the improvement, protection and enjoyment of Iowa’s rivers will be gathering advice Saturday for a legislative study …

A mother, an Iraq War veteran and the former director of New Mexico’s medical marijuana program made the case for …