Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Sheldon - The N'West Iowa Review Entry Title: Coverage of Agriculture Entry Credit: Tom Lawrence, Elijah Helton, Aleisa Schat Judge Comment: In a very close contest, the Review's layout and design gave it an edge over the competition. That kind of creativity along with the quality of writing got them to first place in a category where there were no losers.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Iowa Falls - Times Citizen Entry Title: Coverage of Agriculture Entry Credit: Times Citizen Staff Judge Comment: I loved the stories the Citizen Times submitted, a little different variety than its competitors. the Plant Mom and the popcorn farmer in particular were interesting. Also good use of photos throughout this entry.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: DeWitt - The Observer Entry Title: Solar Flares Entry Credit: Nick Joos, Nancy Mayfield Judge Comment: Third place went to the Dewitt Observer for its comprehensive coverage of efforts to locate a solar farm in the county. From start to finish it provided detailed coverage, lots of sources, lots of specialists and average citizens and elected officials quoted throughout. Great service to their community in this series of stories.
