Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Cedar Rapids - The Gazette Entry Title: Gazette Best Sports Section Entry Entry Credit: The Gazette Judge Comment: Very good variety of stories with engaging columns and features. I like the Outdoors and Leisure sections.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Davenport - Quad-City Times Entry Title: Quad-City Times sport sections Entry Credit: Staff Judge Comment: A nice mix of coverage from high school to the pros. Good layout. Extremely readable.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Des Moines - Des Moines Register Entry Title: Oct. 9, 2022 + March 5, 2023 + April 30, 2023 Entry Credit: James Kramer, Will Kennedy Judge Comment: A lot of sports news packed into these sections. Well-written stories and features. Would prefer a little better layout, but overall, a strong sports section.
