Coverage of Government and Politics ( Weekly Class 1)Back
Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Colfax - Jasper County Tribune Entry Title: JCT Government and Politics Entry Credit: Jamee Pierson, Abby Knipfel Judge Comment: Very thorough and comprehensive government coverage – COVID, parks, health, public works, police, schools. Great job of keeping the community informed.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Prairie City - PCM Explorer Entry Title: PCM Government and Politics Entry Credit: Jamee Pierson Judge Comment: Provides a variety of government coverage that is important to readers – water, housing, schools, libraries and elections. Nice job.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Lake City - The Graphic-Advocate Entry Title: Lake City Graphic-Advocate Coverage of Government and Politics Entry Credit: Michael Hohenbrink Judge Comment: Covers a touchy, legal zoning issue involving the local mayor with good, clear facts and details. Good job of keeping readers informed and staying on top of the story.
