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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 Oct. 10, 2019 6:00 am2170d ago
Longtime Iowa City labor leader Bill Gerhard is endorsing Joe Biden for president, based on Biden’s electability, experience and common …
News Oct. 9, 2019 12:22 am2171d ago
SOLON – You could say it was serendipity that brought Silas Garcia and Kate Maas to a house party for …
Government & Politics Oct. 8, 2019 4:16 pm2171d ago
If you’re still hanging on to those campaign brochures from the Obama years or photos of you and the president, …
Government & Politics Oct. 8, 2019 7:30 am2172d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – When considering infrastructure needs, the numbers are staggering, 1st District U.S. Rep. Abby Finkenauer says. There are …
News Oct. 7, 2019 11:22 pm2172d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – He’s not leading in the polls and he’s had money issues, but Cory Booker believes he’s running …
Government & Politics Oct. 7, 2019 7:02 pm2172d ago
Pete Buttigieg released an ‘Affordable Medicine for All” plan that the 2020 Democratic presidential hopeful says will protect Americans from …
Government & Politics Oct. 7, 2019 11:12 pm2172d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – Second District congressional hopeful Mariannette Miller-Meeks has landed the support of one of the most well-connected families …
News Oct. 4, 2019 8:44 pm2175d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – Former Vice President Joe Biden’s campaign is forcefully pushing back against attack ads President Donald Trump’s campaign …
News Oct. 4, 2019 8:22 pm2175d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – Vice President Mike Pence will visit Iowa on Wednesday to campaign for congressional passage of the United …
News Oct. 2, 2019 5:41 pm2177d ago
The party’s still on even though the surprise guest of honor won’t be able to make it. Rural Johnson County …
Government & Politics Oct. 1, 2019 5:05 pm2178d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – Cory Booker plans to staff up in Iowa and open more campaign offices, thanks to a 10-day …
Government & Politics Oct. 1, 2019 12:04 pm2178d ago
WEST DES MOINES – Voters are feeling ‘tremendous angst” while waiting for Congress to get to work on health care, …
Government & Politics Sep. 30, 2019 3:34 pm2179d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders is the first 2020 Democratic presidential hopeful to confirm participation in ‘The Overdose …
Government & Politics Sep. 30, 2019 5:50 pm2179d ago
DES MOINES – The state has closed the books on fiscal 2019 with an ending balance of $289.3 million, which …
Government & Politics Sep. 30, 2019 9:40 am2179d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – Following Pete Buttigieg’s four-day bus tour of Iowa and the Polk County Steak Fry, a group of …