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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
Government & Politics Apr. 9, 2020 4:31 pm1987d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – President Donald Trump’s removal of the inspector general tasked with leading oversight of the administration’s handling of …
Government & Politics Apr. 9, 2020 8:11 pm1987d ago
Although the number of new cases of COVID-19 reported in Iowa hit a one-day high of 125, state health officials …
Health Care and Medicine Apr. 7, 2020 8:48 pm1989d ago
Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand is pressing Gov. Kim Reynolds for information about the 12-point pandemic assessment tool she’s using …
News Apr. 6, 2020 7:13 pm1990d ago
County Democratic parties in Iowa are beginning to notify members of plans to conduct their county conventions online, rather than …
Government & Politics Apr. 6, 2020 5:07 pm1990d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – A 40-year-old Jones County sex offender is using the lessons he’s learned as one of society’s ‘cast …
Government & Politics Apr. 6, 2020 4:00 pm1990d ago
Marion businessman Phil High is launching a campaign for a seat in the Iowa House. High is seeking the Republican …
Government & Politics Apr. 4, 2020 11:31 am1992d ago
The novel coronavirus has accomplished what Iowa lawmakers and lobbyists have been unable to do for decades: lift the requirement …
Business News Apr. 3, 2020 7:30 pm1993d ago
As the coronavirus pandemic causes employment uncertainty for some Iowans, here are answers to frequently asked questions about furloughs. Q. …
Government & Politics Apr. 1, 2020 4:23 pm1995d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – Despite being impeached and his early handling of the coronavirus crisis, President Donald Trump’s approval rating has …
News Apr. 1, 2020 8:43 am1996d ago
Nearly nine out of 10 Americans are confident the nation will survive the coronavirus pandemic, according to new findings by …
Government & Politics Mar. 31, 2020 4:33 pm1996d ago
Iowa appears to be in line for $1.25 billion as its share of the federal $2 trillion coronavirus recovery package. …
Government & Politics Mar. 31, 2020 7:03 pm1996d ago
It’s pretty obvious that traffic volume on the state’s roads has fallen as the number of Iowans working from home …
Government & Politics Mar. 27, 2020 6:55 pm2000d ago
The Republican Party of Iowa has decided not to convene congressional district conventions April 25 and instead conduct business with …
Government & Politics Mar. 27, 2020 5:11 pm2000d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – An Iowa congresswoman is calling on Gov. Kim Reynolds to issue a statewide stay-at-home order as a …
News Mar. 26, 2020 11:43 pm2001d ago
U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst appreciates President Donald Trump’s optimism about reopening the nation’s economy by Easter. But the Iowa Republican, …