2024 Iowa Better Newspaper Contests

Excellence in Editorial Writing (Multi-day) ( Class IV) Back

  • Place Name: First Place
    Contestant Name: Iowa Falls - Times Citizen
    Entry Title: Little Pieces
    Entry Credit: Elaine Loring
    Judge Comment: Good use of detail and narrative description in the writing. Nice use of reason in developing positions. The personal touch is especially resonant and effective.
  • Place Name: Second Place
    Contestant Name: Spencer - Spencer Daily Reporter
    Entry Title: Excellence in Editorial Writing
    Entry Credit: Randy M. Cauthron
    Judge Comment: Good narrative writing at time. Excellent use of logic and reason in explaining and supporting his positions.
  • Place Name: Third Place
    Contestant Name: Council Bluffs - Daily Nonpareil
    Entry Title: Nonpareil Editorial
    Entry Credit: Scott Stewart
    Judge Comment: An important topic for helping readers understand editorials, explained effectively.