Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Spencer - Spencer Daily Reporter Entry Title: One Man's Perspective Entry Credit: Randy M. Cauthron Judge Comment: Well-written, pertinent, timely local content that highlights topics of interest
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Webster City - The Daily Freeman-Journal Entry Title: DFJ Master Columnist Entry Credit: Jane Curtis Judge Comment: Excellent story-teller, engaging columns
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Clinton - Clinton Herald Entry Title: Chris Baldus Entry Credit: Chris Baldus Judge Comment: Engaging, well-written columns
