Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Waverly Newspapers Entry Title: Continuing coverage, Pipline Entry Credit: Anelia Dimitrova, Mira Schmitt-Cash Judge Comment: balanced coverage from multiple points of view, good use of maps and photos, good detail to explain the pipeline and issues for all stakeholders.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Newton - Newton News Entry Title: County ARPA funding disagreements Entry Credit: Christopher Braunschweig Judge Comment: excellent coverage on how ARP money decisions were made and the projects considered. More communities should do this.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Spirit Lake - Dickinson County News Entry Title: Best Continuing Coverage - DCN Entry Credit: Seth Boyes Judge Comment: Interesting balance of history, current events, and community engagement. excellent photos and details.
