Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Eldridge - The North Scott Press Entry Title: 'I told you so' Entry Credit: Scott Campbell Judge Comment: Great story on a sensitive subject. The writer presented the background and current vote very clearly with a strong lead. Kudos to the subject of the story for coming forward publicly.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Spirit Lake - Dickinson County News Entry Title: Stolen History - Parts I and II Entry Credit: Seth Boyes Judge Comment: The writer just kept me reading to get the rest of the story. This could have been dismissed as a small sidebar. So glad the reporter decided to give this story more space and time.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Sheldon - The N'West Iowa Review Entry Title: "Desire for more day care" Entry Credit: Aleisa Schat Judge Comment: Well-written story laying out all of the steps necessary to get a new childcare business up and running. The comment from the chamber of Commerce added a lot to the story.
