Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Council Bluffs - Daily Nonpareil Entry Title: Minden Tornado Entry Credit: Nonpareil Staff Judge Comment: Thorough coverage in April 30 issue, additional coverage as needed follows up, excellent writing with involving residents impacted in the stories, good use of photography
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Spencer - Spencer Daily Reporter Entry Title: Best Continuing Coverage Entry Credit: Randy M. Cauthron, Nick Lowrey Judge Comment: First issue included a couple articles to cover the event, additional issues followed up, quality writing, good use of photography
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Clinton - Clinton Herald Entry Title: YWCA Supportive Housing Entry Credit: Jenna Blount, Chris Baldus Judge Comment: Great coverage, good use of graphics, timeline recaps previous action
