Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Henderson Independent Entry Title: Hilltop gets final referendum reprieve Entry Credit: Rachel Miller Judge Comment: An interesting read to what could have been a dry recitation of comments. Writer is able to convey the sense of importance and put things into a good perspective without editorializing.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Kerkhoven - The Kerkhoven Banner Entry Title: It takes a village... Entry Credit: Jordan Almen Judge Comment: Detailed and well researched. Writer maintains an important balance in presenting multiple and varied views from speakers.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Henderson Independent Entry Title: Budget deficit pits staff against space Entry Credit: Rachel Miller Judge Comment: Cohesive and clear reporting on detailed and sometimes technical facets of the options.
