2023 Iowa Better Newspaper Contests

Best Video (Dailies) ( Daily Class 2 ) Back

  • Place Name: First Place
    Contestant Name: Dubuque - Telegraph Herald
    Entry Title: Farm Family of the Year
    Entry Credit: Tom Eckermann
    Judge Comment: After watching this, I felt like I personally knew Chad and Katrina Gleason. Just a tremendous production all-around; video, audio, B-roll. Excellent work.
  • Place Name: Second Place
    Contestant Name: Des Moines - Des Moines Register
    Entry Title: Watch as Valentine's Day 'Llama-Grams' are delivered in Cedar Rapids
    Entry Credit: Kelsey Kremer
    Judge Comment: A very unique story, but heartwarming. Seeing the delight on children's faces as they take a Valentine from a llama was precious. Good work.
  • Place Name: Third Place
    Contestant Name: Cedar Rapids - The Gazette
    Entry Title: American Tradition: Iowa Harness Racing
    Entry Credit: Bailey Cichon
    Judge Comment: I loved the B-roll in this video, especially the opening shot where there was no voiceover and the spectacle spoke for itself. Quite the niche sport, but I was intrigued after watching this.