Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Tama - Tama-Toledo News Chronicle Entry Title: Michael D. Davis Entry Credit: Michael Davis Judge Comment: Writing with style & personality. Topics couuld be more local, but the columns are engaging with good description and nice narrative touches.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Orange City - Sioux County Capital Democrat Entry Title: Editor stays informed to well inform the public Entry Credit: Doug Calsbeek, Dale Pluim Judge Comment: These columns have a nice personal and local touch. They mix personal opinion and informative reporting effectively. Very good writing and comfortable, inviting tone.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Central City - Linn News Entry Title: Linn News Master Columnist Entry Credit: Laura Drummy Judge Comment: Informative local columns. Well written with effective personal flavor.
