Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Creston - Creston News Advertiser Entry Title: Community Leadership - CNA Entry Credit: Cheyenne Roche, Erin Henze, John Van Nostrand, Craig Mittag Judge Comment: I was so moved by how the staff went above and beyond to serve community members in crisis after the tornado and what you currently provide for the library program. You are making a lasting impact in your community and leaving it a better place.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Iowa Falls - Times Citizen Entry Title: Community Leadership Entry Credit: Marissa VanWingen Judge Comment: What a wonderful series highlighting an important part of your community and promoting education. The college sounds a great resource for your readers and definitely deserves your support.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Webster City - The Daily Freeman-Journal Entry Title: DFJ community leadership Entry Credit: Jane Curtis, Robert E. Oliver Judge Comment: Wonderful coverage of your community. Your submission was filled with great examples of how you are informing your readers about what is going on.