Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: The Marion Star Entry Title: Judge Warner trial, conviction, appeal Entry Credit: Mitch Hooper Judge Comment: A bizarre tale with all the details captured in these stories. Great quotes and use of background.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: The Marion Star Entry Title: Marion Auditor problems Entry Credit: Mitch Hooper Judge Comment: So much drama. Great reading.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: The (Fremont) News-Messenger Entry Title: "Women in Police" Entry Credit: Craig Shoup Judge Comment: A solid component of good enterprise is exploring topics not already in the mainstream conversation. Great job.
