Congratulations, to the Itemzier-Observer on more accolades received for the 2010 calendar year - - this time on a national level.
The crew of the I-O received notice from the National Newspaper Association of three awards coming their way at NNA's national convention in September in New Mexico.
The 2010 edition of "Explore Polk County" has won First Place in its division, Pete Strong has won another First Place award for his photo of Marine Sgt. Ian Tawney's casket arrival back home from Afghanistan, and Jolene Guzman and Adam Korst received Third Place for their series of stories on Ben Casalegno and his surgical procedure allowing him to hear.
Only five total entries were submitted, so to have three earn awards and two place first at a national level is a significant accomplishment.
Congratulations to the winners!
Judges comments are below: