2024 Iowa Better Newspaper Contests

Best Sports Story (Weekly) ( Class III) Back

  • Place Name: First Place
    Contestant Name: Sheldon - The N'West Iowa Review
    Entry Title: "Wolfpack finish unlikely comeback"
    Entry Credit: Scott Byers
    Judge Comment: Strong storytelling. Effective and emotional quotes. A story worthy of state champions.
  • Place Name: Second Place
    Contestant Name: Dyersville - Dyersville Commercial
    Entry Title: Field in Farley named for Scherrman
    Entry Credit: Mike Putz
    Judge Comment: Interesting details packed into a succinct look at one man's dedication to a piece of his community.
  • Place Name: Third Place
    Contestant Name: Humboldt - Humboldt Independent
    Entry Title: Brynn Malo qualifies for State!
    Entry Credit: Phil Monson
    Judge Comment: Engaging descriptive writing to bring in the reader. Nice roundup of local athletes.