Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Sigourney - The News-Review Entry Title: NR W11 Entry Credit: Casey Jarmes Judge Comment: A very in-depth look at ongoing problems with a school district, something that impacts the community on multiple levels as taxpayers, families with students, and one of the largest employers in a community. This seems like a difficult story to cover because of the unwillingness of many parties to talk, yet you provided a good look into the situation over several months.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Orange City - Sioux County Capital Democrat Entry Title: Chickens on the chopping block Entry Credit: Sarah Weber, Doug Calsbeek Judge Comment: Chickens, fences and pit bulls - the things that create the most conflict at city council meetings. The news and editorial mix was a refreshing way to look at the issue, including one person's direct position in the middle of it all.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Mount Vernon - Mount Vernon Lisbon Sun Entry Title: School Board Budget Entry Credit: Nathan Countryman Judge Comment: This sounds like a difficult time for the school district, and the newspaper did a good job of providing an explanation of a complex situation.
