Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Crawford County Independent & The Kickapoo Scout Entry Title: Breakdown but definitely not broken, in 'Dullsville,' happiness is what counts, Jane ponders, defends right to grieve Entry Credit: Jane Schmidt Judge Comment: Your readers are so lucky to have Jane. What a great writer. I ended each column wanting more. When you can feel the writing, you know you are doing something right. Well done!
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Crawford County Independent & The Kickapoo Scout Entry Title: Work cars, free dogs, and side-by-sides, General stores' charm recalled, Summer day reverie Entry Credit: John Gibbs Judge Comment: None
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: The Tribune-Phonograph Entry Title: The greatest combo of all time; New year, new header. Same old phonograph; The power of a community that comes together Entry Credit: Nathaniel Underwood Judge Comment: None
