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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
Business News Sep. 30, 2019 12:30 pm2179d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – A pending sale of Hawkeye Downs will mean business as usual at the racetrack and exhibition hall …
Government & Politics Sep. 27, 2019 10:31 pm2182d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – A Cedar Rapids early childhood educator has endorsed the presidential bid of Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren, citing …
Government & Politics Sep. 30, 2019 11:17 am2179d ago
Iowans planning to fly may need to get a new driver’s license. Beginning Oct. 1, 2020, anyone who wants to …
Government & Politics Sep. 26, 2019 10:27 pm2183d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – Amy Klobuchar doesn’t have to finish first in the Iowa caucuses to claim victory. That’s because the …
Government & Politics Sep. 26, 2019 6:00 am2184d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – More than 50 Iowa educators have endorsed former Vice President Joe Biden and his record of support …
Government & Politics Sep. 25, 2019 8:33 pm2184d ago
U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley is blasting House Democrats who have opened an impeachment inquiry for being ‘blinded by partisan hatred” …
Government & Politics Sep. 24, 2019 8:59 pm2185d ago
Iowa’s three Democratic members of the U.S. House have joined a majority of House Democrats in calling for an impeachment …
News Sep. 25, 2019 1:03 am2185d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – Josh Harmon knew he should register to vote. ‘My grandmother has been on my case to get …
News Sep. 24, 2019 7:49 pm2185d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – An Iowa Supreme Court justice again has said he will hear lawmakers’ challenge to changes in the …
News Apr. 27, 2022 9:26 am1239d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – Members of the LGBTQ community are relishing their chance to swim in the political mainstream. For two …
Government & Politics Sep. 21, 2019 12:51 am2189d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – Ten Democratic presidential hopefuls promised Friday to reverse policies of the Trump administration they said discriminate against …
Government & Politics Sep. 19, 2019 10:32 pm2190d ago
While Sen. Joni Ernst was expressing optimism that President Donald Trump will honor his commitment to Iowa farmers and ethanol, …
News Mar. 25, 2020 2:19 pm2002d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS — Kamala Harris is up for a good fight, and her campaign is promising that Iowa will be …
Government & Politics Sep. 18, 2019 7:13 pm2191d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – There’s still time to address the climate change that is predicted to lead to more severe weather, …
News Sep. 18, 2019 7:39 pm2191d ago
Both Sen. Chuck Grassley and Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds are hoping the president soon will announce a resolution to the …