Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Des Moines - Des Moines Register Entry Title: Iowa governor signs restrictive transgender sports bill Entry Credit: Kelsey Kremer Judge Comment: This is very impactful news for the state of Iowa. You can see the unity and happiness in everyone in the photo. The photo is very impactful and great quality. The photo speaks volumes.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Dubuque - Telegraph Herald Entry Title: Adoption Day Entry Credit: Jessica Reilly Judge Comment: This is a story telling photo of the new chapter for this little boy's life. The boy is excited to be with a family and the judge is thrilled to grant it the adoption.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Cedar Rapids - The Gazette Entry Title: Mike Daves of Jefferson carries a mangled door as he works with other volunteers to clean up the property of Jodi and John Philipp on April 23 at 2-Jo’s Farm in rural Van Horne. Entry Credit: Jim Slosiarek Judge Comment: The quality of this photo is wonderful. I like the angle that the photo was taken. The photo itself lets you know what is taking place.
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