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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 Dec. 5, 2018 6:05 pm2477d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – More than three-fifths of Americans say it’s unacceptable to express hate in public, according to a national …
Government & Politics Dec. 5, 2018 5:42 pm2477d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – Sen. Chuck Grassley won’t be putting out the welcome mat for Republicans challenging President Donald Trump in …
Government & Politics Dec. 4, 2018 5:34 pm2478d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – Whether or not he runs for president in 2020, Michael Bloomberg plans to do everything possible to …
Government & Politics Dec. 3, 2018 10:50 am2480d ago
President Donald Trump’s job approval numbers are up, but a Grinnell College National Poll released Monday suggests support for his …
Community Dec. 3, 2018 10:32 am2480d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – A Linn-Mar High School graduate who was the youngest delegate to the 2016 Democratic National Convention hasn’t …
Government & Politics Dec. 1, 2018 9:55 am2482d ago
Abby Finkenauer won’t start her new job for another month, but the Dubuque Democrat has spent much of her time …
Government & Politics Nov. 30, 2018 6:09 pm2482d ago
JOHNSTON – The impact and importance of Iowa’s first-in-the-nation caucuses may be enhanced rather than diminished by California’s decision to …
Government & Politics Nov. 29, 2018 7:54 pm2483d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – Still relishing their role in Democratic success in the midterm election earlier this month, a loosely organized …
Government & Politics Nov. 29, 2018 6:11 pm2483d ago
Just 410 days before Iowa’s first-in-the-nation precinct caucuses, Progress Iowa will host four potential candidates for the Democratic presidential nomination. …
Government & Politics Nov. 28, 2018 7:37 pm2484d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – First District Democrats plan to send Abby Finkenauer off to the U.S. House in style with a …
Government & Politics Nov. 28, 2018 6:46 pm2484d ago
He’s not claiming victory yet, but Sen. Chuck Grassley believes he and others backing criminal justice legislation ‘are in a …
Government & Politics Nov. 27, 2018 6:23 pm2485d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – Three Democrats who will be a part of the Iowa congressional delegation have pledged to support Rep. …
Government & Politics Nov. 27, 2018 8:21 pm2485d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – Eleven Eastern Iowa Republicans will chair committees when the Legislature convenes in January. Senate President Jack Whitver, …
Health & Wellness Nov. 21, 2018 11:51 am2492d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – Pushing back from the Thanksgiving table and taking a brisk walk around the neighborhood may be a …
Government & Politics Nov. 19, 2018 6:50 pm2493d ago
DES MOINES – When she stepped into the role of governor of Iowa, Kim Reynolds said she had no intention …