Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Crawford County Independent & The Kickapoo Scout Entry Title: North Crawford: School lunch program uses more locally sourced food Entry Credit: Jordan Derrick Judge Comment: Clear explanations of something most people may not think about. Kudos to the lunch staff.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Crawford County Independent & The Kickapoo Scout Entry Title: Soldiers Grove: Board rescinds support given to Swamp Project People Entry Credit: Gillian Pomplun Judge Comment: Good for you, for highlighting open meetings' requirements.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Tribune Record Gleaner Entry Title: Victim services agency funding shortfall Entry Credit: Valorie Brecht Judge Comment: Makes clear the need for victim services in contrast with the funding available. Would've been nice to hear from some victims (anonymously) who received services.