James Q. Lynch

Despite a crowded primary election ballot, Iowa’s 40-day “Election Day” is not off to a fast start. “In a lot …

UPDATED: There’s a slim chance legislation will be introduced this year directing the Army Corps of Engineers to take another …

By James Q. Lynch  The Gazette ABOARD THE IOWA COMEBACK EXPRESS – Terry Branstad’s running mate will be … younger …

Eastern Iowa Rep. Bruce Braley April 28 questioned FEMA’s practice of selling mobile homes after they were found unsafe for …

By James Q. Lynch  The Gazette Eastern Iowa Rep. Bruce Braley April 28 questioned FEMA’s practice of selling mobile homes …

UPDATED MARION – “Modest” bonding to expedite recovery in Linn County and other areas devastated by 2008 floods might be …

By James Q. Lynch  The Gazette UPDATED MARION – “Modest” bonding to expedite recovery in Linn County and other areas …

Blocking a pay raise for members of Congress is becoming a point of bipartisan agreement on the campaign trail in …

By James Q. Lynch  The Gazette UPDATED Blocking a pay raise for members of Congress is becoming a point of …

DES MOINES – Iowa has become the first state to enact into law legislation addressing all 10 of the Defense …

Iowa has become the first state to enact into law legislation addressing all 10 of the Defense Department’s priorities or …

A former Linn County Republican Party chairman is appealing a letter of reprimand issued by the Iowa Ethics and Campaign …

Stu Rothernberg, editor of the Rothenberg Political report (www.rothenbergpoliticalreport.com) is questioning whether the National Republican Congressional Committee is overreaching by …

Third District GOP congressional hopefuls called for more R&D on illegal immigration – as in round-up and deport. Speaking at …

Progress on passenger rail service between Iowa City and Chicago is “slow and steady,” according Nancy Quellhorst. “And we’re pleased …