James Q. Lynch

DES MOINES – For better or worse, the 83rd General Assembly of Iowa is likely to be remembered for how …

10) “People actually play bingo for nothing?” — Sen. Tom Courtney, D-Burlington, on a bill that would eliminate a requirement …

The Iowa Legislature ended its 2010 work today on the 79th day of a planned 80-day session. The Iowa House …

Iowa lawmakers appear ready to adjourn today after paring their “must-do” list to just one bill. The House and Senate …

With the Legislature moving toward adjournment, the year-long battle to overturn the Iowa Supreme Court decision establishing same-sex marriage is …

By James Q. Lynch  The Gazette DES MOINES – There was no doubt about the sentiments of many of those …

By James Q. Lynch  The Gazette Money earmarked for Cedar Rapids and Linn County continued to grow Friday, with lawmakers …

By James Q. Lynch  The Gazette DES MOINES – The Legislature’s annual “Christmas tree” has fewer bulbs this year. For …

By James Q. Lynch  The Gazette DES MOINES – ATVs, seatbelts and the “NAFTA Super-highway” were among the potholes on …

DES MOINES – Surrounded by members of Ed Thomas’ family and mementos of the late Aplington-Parkersburg football coach, Gov. Chet …

Former Gov. Terry Branstad is maintaining a double-digit lead over incumbent Gov. Chet Culver, according to the latest Rasmussen Reports …

By James Q. Lynch The Gazette DES MOINES – Floor managing a ban on texting while driving has been a …

Iowa Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley continues to lead his three Democratic challengers, including a 55 percent to 36 percent lead …

DES MOINES — The House Monday approved an $844 million education appropriations bill to fund Iowa’s regent universities, community colleges, …

NEW GOP ASSISTANTS House Republicans elected Reps. Erik Helland of Johnston and Renee Schulte of Cedar Rapids as assistant minority …