2025 Iowa Better Newspaper Contests

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.