2023 Iowa Better Newspaper Contests

Master Columnist (Weeklies) ( Weekly Class 3) Back

  • Place Name: First Place
    Contestant Name: Eldridge - The North Scott Press
    Entry Title: Campbell's Scoup
    Entry Credit: Scott Campbell
    Judge Comment: Scott Campbell brings a column that must have a great following. I'm sure it is a 'must read' each week and brings to light the details of things happening in the community. Great job!
  • Place Name: Second Place
    Contestant Name: Spirit Lake - Dickinson County News
    Entry Title: Master Columnist - Seth Boyes
    Entry Credit: Seth Boyes
    Judge Comment: Bringing legislative action to the forefront is important to readers, and Seth does an excellent job weaving facts and personal input in his columns. Very good job at pushing for insightful conversations in the community.
  • Place Name: Third Place
    Contestant Name: Eldridge - The North Scott Press
    Entry Title: On the Record
    Entry Credit: Mark Ridolfi
    Judge Comment: Mark Ridolfi took the extra steps to get personal accounts concerning student vaping and did an excellent job of sharing the story of Ironman and his motivation. Iowa Covid Heaven was a must-read too!