2023 Iowa Better Newspaper Contests

Ken Fuson Best Writing Award ( Daily Class 1,Daily Class 2 ,Weekly Class 1,Weekly Class 2,Weekly Class 3) Back

  • Place Name: First Place
    Contestant Name: Cedar Rapids - The Gazette
    Entry Title: Short life but big impact
    Entry Credit: Vanessa Miller
    Judge Comment: Tremendous detail and storytelling that takes us on an emotional journey.
  • Place Name: Second Place
    Contestant Name: Dubuque - Telegraph Herald
    Entry Title: City to take 'hard look' at culture in Dubuque Fire Department
    Entry Credit: Kayli Reese
    Judge Comment: Through and in-depth reporting on a critical topic.
  • Place Name: Third Place
    Contestant Name: Akron - The Akron Hometowner
    Entry Title: Guilty: Murder in the First Degree
    Entry Credit: Julie Ann Madden
    Judge Comment: Compelling storytelling and narrative writing.