Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Marshalltown - Times-Republican Entry Title: Meskwaki Powwow draws a global audience Entry Credit: Jake Ryder, Wendy Witt Judge Comment: This is what a photo story ought to be - beautiful, colorful photos of movement taking readers to a place they might not otherwise have gone.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Spencer - Spencer Daily Reporter Entry Title: Spencer Flood of 2024 Entry Credit: Staff Judge Comment: This was really nicely done. photos not only show the devastation caused by the flood but the humanity in the neighborly response.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Iowa Falls - Times Citizen Entry Title: All Iowa Entry Credit: Corey Meints Judge Comment: These beautiful photos really show the gritty battle taking place on this field.