Mike Trautmann
Politics Editor at Des Moines Register
News Director/Politics Editor for the Des Moines Register. Past News Director at Louisville Courier Journal. Living large in the land where the tall corn grows.
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1 month ago |
desmoinesregister.com | Mike Trautmann
Smiling seniors across Des Moines donned their mortarboards and grabbed their diplomas to applause and cheers as the Class of 2025 celebrated Graduation Day. Scroll down to see if any of your favorite students appeared in our photo galleries. See photos from All Points Academy and Focus High School's 2025 graduationGraduates of All Points Academy and Focus High School celebrated commencement in the auditorium at Central Campus on May 17.
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Mar 13, 2025 |
desmoinesregister.com | Carol Hunter |Mike Trautmann
The Des Moines Register news staff is dedicated to providing accurate, trustworthy reporting, whether a story is about the opening of a new restaurant in your neighborhood, a high school basketball game or a bill in the Iowa Legislature. Often, that reporting has tangible impact. It might be a small thing, such as a neighbor congratulating the teen next door after reading about the young person’s accomplishments in our Student of the Week feature.
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Mar 6, 2025 |
yahoo.com | Mike Trautmann
If you follow the Iowa Legislature, you probably have heard about "funnel" week. But do you really understand it? Here's what it means. What is 'funnel' week at the Iowa Legislature? The Legislature has self-imposed deadlines to help keep bills moving. There are actually two funnel weeks. What is first 'funnel'? March 7 is the first "funnel" deadline of the legislative session. Bills that didn't get through a committee by then are done for the year (for the most part). What is second 'funnel'?
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Mar 6, 2025 |
desmoinesregister.com | Mike Trautmann
If you follow the Iowa Legislature, you probably have heard about "funnel" week. But do you really understand it? Here's what it means. What is 'funnel' week at the Iowa Legislature? The Legislature has self-imposed deadlines to help keep bills moving. There are actually two funnel weeks. What is first 'funnel'? March 7 is the first "funnel" deadline of the legislative session. Bills that didn't get through a committee by then are done for the year (for the most part). What is second 'funnel'?
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Mar 1, 2025 |
msn.com | Mike Trautmann
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