James Q. Lynch

By James Q. Lynch The Gazette   A Democratic legislative leader is making more sense on righting Iowa public employees’ …

By James Q. Lynch The Gazette   Now that the Senate Finance Committee’s health-care plan is on the table, Sen. …

By James Q. Lynch The Gazette Former President Jimmy Carter’s observation that criticism of Barack Obama is racially motivated may …

By James Q. Lynch The Gazette Instead of cards, supporters and potential challengers are “tweeting” birthday greetings to Sen. Chuck …

By James Q. Lynch The Gazette It’s not his father’s Republican party. Michael Reagan sees glimpses of the “big tent” …

By James Q. Lynch The Gazette A Cedar Rapids Republican running for governor laid out a four-point plan for dealing …

By James Q. Lynch By James Q. Lynch The Gazette MANCHESTER – Hearing from five gubernatorial hopefuls Tuesday night probably …

An advisory committee meeting tonight could recommend redeveloping Seventh Avenue as a pedestrian-friendly thoroughfare with fewer vehicles, mixed-use development and …

There’s no need for Iowa public employees to panic about their retirement benefits despite a 20 percent drop in trust …

By James Q. Lynch The Gazette Just as he’s remained involved in wrestling despite no longer competing, Dan Gable has …

Harry Simonsen’s campaign for a seat on the Marion City Council is a call for common sense in local government. …

By James Q. Lynch The Gazette If President Obama didn’t endorse a strong public option as part of health-care reform, …

By James Q. Lynch By James Q. Lynch The Gazette Following news reports that Sen. Chuck Grassley recently said he …

By James Q. Lynch The Gazette MARION – Fairfield farmer Francis Thicke hopes to become Iowa Secretary of Agriculture with …

DES MOINES – Andrew Roos, with statewide campaign experience in Virginia, Delaware, Rhode Island and Indiana, will lead Gov. Chet …