Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Cedar Rapids - The Gazette Entry Title: Gazette Headline Writing Entry Credit: The Gazette Judge Comment: Best set of well-rounded, informative headlines that draw the eye without trying too hard. "The heat is on, but water breaks are off," "WereCubs of London" and "You knead this biscuit recipe" were particularly inspired.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Dubuque - Telegraph Herald Entry Title: Telegraph Herald Headlines Entry Credit: Staff Judge Comment: Short, effective summaries that get the job done, with just the right amount of flair thrown in. "Brr-fect winter," "Pianos offer keys to creative outlet" and "Hazed and confused" add creative zing.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Sioux City - Sioux City Journal Entry Title: Sioux City Journal Entry Credit: Staff Judge Comment: Succinct and to the point, with a few gems. Great job with "lukewarm" in deck on "Taking the plunge," "Greens rather than greenbacks" and "Eagle eye."
