2025 Iowa Better Newspaper Contests

Community Leadership ( Class IV) Back

  • 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.