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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. 21, 2018 9:00 am2523d ago
As governor, Kim Reynolds has many responsibilities. The governor is commander-in-chief of the Iowa Army National Guard and is charged …
Government & Politics Oct. 19, 2018 8:42 pm2524d ago
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Fred Hubbell has never been elected to public office, but he’s shattered a fundraising record set by …
Government & Politics Oct. 17, 2018 10:54 am2527d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – Iowa 1st District candidates U.S. Rep. Rod Blum and challenger state Rep. Abby Finkenauer had sharp words …
Government & Politics Oct. 16, 2018 7:28 pm2527d ago
On the heels of an internal poll for U.S. Rep. Rod Blum showing a tight race with Democratic challenger state …
Government & Politics Oct. 16, 2018 10:53 am2528d ago
MARION – Two career educators in an open-seat race for the Iowa Legislature prioritized education but disagreed on several education-related …
Government & Politics Oct. 17, 2018 4:55 pm2526d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – The first order of business for the United States House in 2019 will be electing a new …
Government & Politics Oct. 14, 2018 10:12 pm2529d ago
Twenty-three days before the Nov. 6 election, four potential 2020 presidential candidates introduced themselves – in some cases, reintroduced themselves …
Government & Politics Oct. 12, 2018 8:02 pm2531d ago
An Iowa legislative panel has dismissed ethics complaints against a state lawmaker running for Congress. The House Ethics Committee unanimously …
Government & Politics Oct. 12, 2018 7:01 pm2531d ago
LISBON – Two Iowa Republican members of Congress voiced support Friday for extending or making permanent a tax credit that …
Government & Politics Oct. 12, 2018 6:54 pm2531d ago
Acting Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg saw an ‘incredible contrast” between Gov. Kim Reynolds and her Democratic challenger Fred Hubbell in …
Government & Politics Oct. 12, 2018 10:01 am2532d ago
Less than four weeks before the Nov. 6 election, U.S. Rep. Rod Blum is where he usually is – trailing …
Government & Politics Oct. 11, 2018 6:58 pm2532d ago
Sen. Joni Ernst hopes Congress can reach agreement on a five-year farm bill before the end of the year and …
Government & Politics Oct. 10, 2018 9:15 pm2533d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – Sen. Chuck Grassley, who has served on the Senate Judiciary Committee since arriving in the Senate in …
Government & Politics Oct. 10, 2018 4:59 pm2533d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – At the same time the race for governor was heating up, Gov. Kim Reynolds’ approval rating from …
Government & Politics Oct. 10, 2018 3:51 pm2533d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – Sen. Chuck Grassley does not expect the bitter fight over Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court confirmation to detract …