James Q. Lynch

Despite some legislative concerns, Gov. Terry Branstad will not seek additional funds for the opening of a new state prison …

DES MOINES – Five days before lawmakers open their 2013 session, majority and minority legislative leaders said they are trying …

In the wake of the Newtown, Conn., school shooting that left 20 children and seven adults dead, polls show public …

Sen. Chuck Grassley on Wednesday called for a return to the “regular order” and strong presidential leadership to deal with …

Despite the fact Senate Republicans are on the short end of a 26-24 split, Sen. Bill Dix says Iowans can …

UPDATE: A civil liberties organization is “terribly disappointed” in an Iowa Department of Transportation decision to cease issuing driver’s licenses …

Following news about a Russian ban on the adoption of orphans by American families is like “something out of a …

CEDAR RAPIDS – Ready for a rematch? Former Iowa Gov. Chet Culver is considering another run for the state’s top …

Despite renewed interest in gun control in the wake of the recent school shooting that left 26 people dead, Iowa …

DES MOINES – Although Iowa has an “abundance of riches” compared to where state revenues were when he took office …

CEDAR RAPIDS – New pages continue to be written in Hot Lotto mystery nearly two years after the ticket, valued …

DES MOINES – After tamping down expectations for what might be accomplished during the 2013 legislative session, House Minority Leader …

Click “play” to listen CEDAR RAPIDS – Despite the efforts of Republicans to win a majority in the Iowa Senate …

Although she might have earned the prize for coming the farthest to see Michelle Obama, Jennifer Sachse’s attendance at the …

CEDAR RAPIDS – With her husband off the campaign trial out of respect for victims of Hurricane Sandy, Ann Romney …