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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
Health Care and Medicine May. 22, 2020 6:28 pm1944d ago
JOHNSTON – University of Iowa health care officials want Iowans to keep on social distancing, washing their hands and wearing …
Government & Politics May. 21, 2020 6:40 pm1945d ago
JOHNSTON – As the state’s count of coronavirus deaths reached its highest daily peak yet of 20, Gov. Kim Reynolds …
Government & Politics May. 21, 2020 9:18 am1945d ago
Four Democrats vying for their party’s United States Senate nomination squared off on a virtual stage, but at times the …
Government & Politics May. 20, 2020 5:53 pm1946d ago
A forgivable loan program for businesses that keep employees on the payroll through the current economic shutdown has helped keep …
Government & Politics May. 20, 2020 5:21 pm1946d ago
Sen. Chuck Grassley is calling on Donald Trump to follow the letter of the law requiring the president to give …
Government & Politics May. 20, 2020 11:51 am1946d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – Before Iowa legislators go back into session in June, a panel that advises lawmakers on the state’s …
Government & Politics May. 20, 2020 11:11 am1946d ago
Putting a twist on Ronald Reagan’s iconic and optimistic political ad, ‘Morning in America,” Republicans who hope to block President …
Government & Politics Jun. 2, 2020 10:18 am1933d ago
With less than two weeks before the June 2 primary election, county auditors are making sure they have everything necessary …
News May. 19, 2020 8:40 am1947d ago
Democratic U.S. Senate hopefuls touted their Iowa roots and progressive politics, but also showed their differences on issues from health …
News May. 18, 2020 9:10 pm1948d ago
Iowans have the third-highest self-response rate to the 2020 census with 66.4 percent of households already completing their questionnaires. ‘Iowa …
Community May. 18, 2020 9:30 am1948d ago
Hand sanitizer, toilet paper rolls, face masks. They’re all part of a future exhibit of the impact of the coronavirus …
Government & Politics May. 17, 2020 6:09 pm1949d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – The Iowa Supreme Court has rejected two challenges to changes in the state judicial nominating process, ending …
Government & Politics May. 15, 2020 9:00 am1951d ago
Iowa legislative leaders approved a plan for lawmakers to resume their in-person work at the Capitol on June 3 with …
News May. 14, 2020 4:36 pm1952d ago
Candidates in the race for the Iowa Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate are jockeying for poll position. A poll …
Government & Politics May. 13, 2020 10:15 pm1953d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – Sen. Joni Ernst plans to kick off the general election campaign with an in-person fundraiser. The Iowa …