James Q. Lynch

Former New York Gov. George Pataki is the latest in a line of Republicans visiting Iowa, the lead-off state in …

Des Moines Bureau Any doubt former Gov. Terry Branstad will get into the race for governor seems to be disappearing …

It may be a legacy battle to determine who will succeed Rep. Dick Taylor, D- Cedar Rapids, who has resigned …

Rep. Dick Taylor, D-Cedar Rapids, will resign his House 33 seat, he said today. Taylor, 78, has served 10 years …

A state board was asked Wednesday to “sow the seeds of medicine and health” by allowing the medicinal use of …

Gov. Chet Culver needs to shed his insular “Nixonian” style of leadership, according to observers who say the perception he …

An occasional update on Iowa campaign activities Rants begins 99 Ideas campaign “Good campaigns are about more than just Candidate …

An audit of the Iowa Department of Economic development’s film tax credits has been released, with auditors saying they lacked …

By James Q. Lynch The Gazette Iowa Sens. Chuck Grassley and Tom Harkin agree there’s little hope of bipartisan backing …

The city can quickly begin authorizing non-FEMA eligible home buyouts now that state’s $516.7 million action plan for disaster Community …

Campaign Digest for 10.03.09 An occasional update on Iowa campaign activities Krause: Grassley is ‘Reverse Robin Hood’ Democratic Senate hopeful …

By James Q. Lynch The Gazette Close counts in horseshoes, hand grenades, dancing and, according to Sen. Tom Harkin, Iowa’s …

In addition to “regular” and “premium,” renewable fuel advocates would like to add “domestic” and “imported” to your choices at …

By James Q. Lynch The Gazette   President Obama’s visit to Denmark to help his hometown of Chicago win the …

President Obama’s visit to Denmark to help his hometown of Chicago win the 2016 Olympic Games has drawn criticism from …