Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Perry - Perry Chief Entry Title: Perry graduation ceremony hails seniors, late principal Entry Credit: Allison Ullmann Judge Comment: This story covered an event that carried significant weight. It was a good balance between news and storytelling about a senior class, school and town that went through tragedy.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Tama - Tama-Toledo News Chronicle Entry Title: The county messed up, and now homeowners have to pay Entry Credit: Ruby McAllister, Michael Davis Judge Comment: This story shared some good insight on a prevalent issue that many individuals might want to know about. It was interesting to follow and informative. It is something to be aware of for homeowners.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Colfax - Jasper County Tribune Entry Title: Firearms in schools Entry Credit: Jamee Pierson Judge Comment: The topic grabs a reader pretty quickly on a topic that is pretty prevalent. The story is informative and but some background into what is currently happening. Easily catches the eye of a parent with students in the area and something they might want to know.
