Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Ackley - Ackley World Journal Entry Title: Best Sports Section Entry Credit: Staff Judge Comment: First, love the calendar listing on the left. (Going to have to steal that idea.) The photos are so striking they make you want to read the stories. Some of the best local coverage I've seen in a while, and well written.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Prairie City - PCM Explorer Entry Title: PCM Sports Section Entry Credit: Troy Hyde Judge Comment: Color just makes a difference. Athlete of the Week on the front is a special touch that only weeklies can get away with. Good writing. Excellent local coverage and diversity of sports.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Hull - Sioux County Index Reporter Entry Title: Sioux County Index-Reporter Entry Credit: Staff Judge Comment: Striking photos that bring you to the page and the articles. Nathan's short and to-the-point stories makes everyone feel involved. Another idea to steal.
