Best Breaking News Photo (Weekly) ( Class III)Back
Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Burlington - The Burlington Beacon Entry Title: Winter Storm Entry Credit: John Lovretta Judge Comment: Good composition, good technical skill in this photo. Does a good job of giving a sense of a storm. The black and white contrast of the snow and the subject adds a nice touch.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Sheldon - The N'West Iowa REVIEW Entry Title: O’Brien County Sheriff’s Office deputy Jett Korver escorts Michael Monaghan to his patrol vehicle as Sheldon police officer Dan Crawley follows on Tuesday in Sheldon. Entry Credit: Mikaela Mackey Judge Comment: Good job of being in the right place to see a key moment in this breaking news event.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Harlan Newspapers Entry Title: Minden tornado — Lamp Post Entry Credit: Renée Brich Judge Comment: I liked the strategy behind this photo — the slightly damaged light pole and Minden banner with destruction in the background.