2025 Iowa Better Newspaper Contests

Best News Photo (Weekly) ( Class II) Back

  • Place Name: First Place
    Contestant Name: Spirit Lake - Dickinson County News
    Entry Title: Making a splash at the 44th University of Okoboji Winter Games
    Entry Credit: Matt Heinrichs
    Judge Comment: This photo made me smile and I could feel the excitement through the picture. Great detail for an action shot!
  • Place Name: Second Place
    Contestant Name: Elkader - Times-Register
    Entry Title: Flood waters don't deter fishermen
    Entry Credit: Audrey Posten
    Judge Comment: A great picture showing someone putting a positive spin on the floodwaters.
  • Place Name: Third Place
    Contestant Name: Orange City - Sioux County Capital Democrat
    Entry Title: Life gives you lemons
    Entry Credit: Sarah Weber
    Judge Comment: Great nature/human photo. The yellow really pops! Great job.