2025 Iowa Better Newspaper Contests

Coverage of Agriculture ( Class IV) Back

  • Place Name: First Place
    Contestant Name: Spencer - Spencer Daily Reporter
    Entry Title: Coverage of Agriculture
    Entry Credit: Staff
    Judge Comment: I really liked the variety of articles submitted showcasing different ag topics. The photos used with the all articles were outstanding and each told their own story. Each article was well done and gave me an overall sense of your ag communities.
  • Place Name: Second Place
    Contestant Name: Iowa Falls - Times Citizen
    Entry Title: Coverage of Agriculture
    Entry Credit: Times Citizen Staff
    Judge Comment: A very well rounded submission featuring a variety of ag topics. The photos and graphics were well done, and I was very impressed with your summer agriculture section. Great job!
  • Place Name: Third Place
    Contestant Name: Newton - Newton News
    Entry Title: NN Coverage of Agriculture
    Entry Credit: Jamee Pierson, Christopher Braunschweig
    Judge Comment: Great community reporting highlighting the challenges and changes in agriculture in your area. Good use of graphics and photos as well.