Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Ames - Ames Tribune Entry Title: An Iranian student of Iowa State University cuts her hair to protest against the Iranian government for brutality and violence against women during a demonstration in front of the university Parks Library Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, in Ames. Entry Credit: Nirmalendu Majumdar Judge Comment: Her support for her oppressed "sisters" is timely and newsworthy.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Iowa City - Press-Citizen Entry Title: WWII veteran Ray Reiland funeral Entry Credit: Joseph Cress Judge Comment: Photo captures the respect and emotion of the moment.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Ames - Ames Tribune Entry Title: Messages are displayed on yellow flags during the Field of Memories event at Iowa State University on Friday, Sept. 9, 2022 in Ames, Iowa. The flags are placed to raise awareness for suicide prevention. Entry Credit: Nirmalendu Majumdar Judge Comment: Each name is a person who was loved by someone.