Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Hawarden - Hawarden Independent/Ireton Examiner Entry Title: Letting God lead the way in 2023 Entry Credit: Katie Anderson, Thea Sterrett, Kristen Elyea Judge Comment: Strong photos and outstanding photo reproduction make The Independent's front pages captivating. Creative graphics and page design. Great work!
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Rock Rapids - Lyon County Reporter Entry Title: Lyon County Reporter Entry Credit: Staff Judge Comment: Extremely creative front pages, not being afraid to put photos on top of the masthead. The Reporter's front page are extremely well done. A close second!
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Orange City - Sioux County Capital Democrat Entry Title: Excellence in Graphic Design Entry Credit: Sarah Weber, Doug Calsbeek, Devyn Driesen, Kaitlyn Morley Judge Comment: Good mix of stories and elements on front pages. Creative uses of fonts in headlines and teases. In some cases, images could be bigger. Pages are a little too much copy-based.
