James Q. Lynch

After pledging to “end lobbyists’ cozy relationship” with members of Congress, U.S. Rep. Bruce Braley’s challenger says it appears the …

Sen. Tom Harkin is confident Congress will fund the majority share of the Army Corps of Engineers’ $104 million plan …

Gov. Terry Branstad’s policy on restoring felons’ voting rights is part of a “scary” national trend by Republicans, according to …

Gov. Terry Branstad’s brother is being sued in Linn County District Court for failing to pay more than $12,000 a …

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CEDAR RAPIDS – Officially, President Obama will have a campaign rally today at Kirkwood Community College to talk about tax …

President Obama played down a worse-than-expected June jobs report, calling it a “step in the right direction” at a campaign …

CEDAR RAPIDS – Doris Peick, who once described herself as the “longest, strongest, meanest Democrat” in Linn County, is being …

The 2012 Olympics are getting political – and we’re not talking about the judging. There will be no escaping the …

Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad was taken by ambulance from the USS Iowa after he choked on carrot while participating in …

CEDAR RAPIDS – Signaling the continuing – and, perhaps, growing – importance of Iowa to his re-election effort, President Barack …

He’s not a media darling like fellow Republicans Sen. John McCain or Sen. Marco Rubio, but sixth-term Sen. Chuck Grassley …

Sen. Chuck Grassley, who describes himself as an “equal opportunity investigator,” has taken offense at the suggestion he’s playing politics …

A ban on synthetic drugs that have been blamed for the death of an Iowan and mentioned in connection with …

An Iowa pro-life group is on track this year to meet requirements for a state-issued license plate carrying a pro-life …