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.