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James Q. Lynch
I’ve been covering Iowa news for more than four decades. As the politics and state government reporter for The Gazette since 2000, I’ve covered the Iowa Legislature and state politics, as well as Iowa’s first-in-the-nation presidential caucuses. I also host reporters from around the state in a weekly discussion of political developments on the On Iowa Politics podcast. I’m a regular panelist on Iowa Public Television’s weekly “Iowa Press” public affairs program and an enthusiastic participant in The Gazette’s Pints and Politics discussion of, what else, politics.
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Latest Articles by James Q. Lynch
Sep. 15, 2020 1:00 am1829d ago
DES MOINES – Iowa Republicans hailed the return of a proven winner as they fight to re-elect President Donald Trump …
Government & Politics Sep. 21, 2020 10:51 am1822d ago
In a competitive race for re-election, U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst promised Monday to ‘never stop fighting’ for Iowans and the …
Government & Politics Sep. 14, 2020 12:55 pm1829d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – Sen. Joni Ernst says it’s important to protect people with preexisting conditions, but a progressive advocacy group …
Government & Politics Sep. 11, 2020 7:39 pm1832d ago
Sen. Joni Ernst leads her Democratic challenger by a 5-point margin, but the gap narrows slightly among older voters who …
Government & Politics Sep. 10, 2020 7:00 pm1833d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – Presidential campaigns owe it to the voters to hit the campaign trail and meet voters – even …
Government & Politics Sep. 10, 2020 4:57 pm1833d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – It’s President Donald Trump’s fault there will be no Cy-Hawk football game for the first time since …
Iowa Football Sep. 10, 2020 12:33 pm1833d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – Sen. Chuck Grassley is calling on the Big Ten Conference to reverse its decision not to play …
Government & Politics Sep. 9, 2020 6:19 pm1834d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – While attorneys were in court Wednesday afternoon arguing whether actions by the Johnson County auditor to encourage …
Government & Politics Sep. 9, 2020 5:22 pm1834d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – Sen. Chuck Grassley, in his seventh term as a member of the U.S. Senate, supports term limits …
Government & Politics Sep. 8, 2020 6:01 pm1835d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – Congressional hopeful State Rep. Ashley Hinson wants to increase workforce opportunities, especially for younger workers, by expanding …
Government & Politics Sep. 8, 2020 7:50 am1835d ago
Forty-some years ago, Chuck Grassley overheard a diner in a restaurant remarking that it must be election year because the …
Government & Politics Sep. 2, 2020 10:42 pm1841d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – Layer upon layer of issues – coronavirus pandemic, unemployment, housing and food insecurity, mental health and a …
Government & Politics Sep. 3, 2020 2:09 pm1840d ago
The percentage of Americans who believe President Donald Trump is doing enough to contain the coronavirus pandemic is declining, according …
Business News Sep. 2, 2020 9:31 pm1841d ago
Food producers who were dealing with supply chain disruptions related to COVID-19 and drought, now face tough decisions related to …
Government & Politics Sep. 1, 2020 10:45 pm1842d ago
Calling for quick action to fund and protect the U.S. Postal Service, Democratic challenger Theresa Greenfield on Tuesday called on …