Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Cedar Rapids - The Gazette Entry Title: The Gazette Entry Credit: Gazette Staff Judge Comment: I love the graphics, layout, use of photos and headlines that work harmoniously to capture the readers attention.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Dubuque - Telegraph Herald Entry Title: Telegraph Herald Front Pages Entry Credit: Mike Day, Copy Desk Judge Comment: I love the layout. Great use of headlines, fonts, maps and infographics to draw the reader’s attention.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Des Moines - Des Moines Register Entry Title: Des Moines Register Nov. 14, Feb. 21, June 6 Entry Credit: Des Moines Register staff Judge Comment: I love, love, LOVE the layout of these front pages. But the savings graphic over the flag bothers me.
