The Messenger staff won several awards in Class V of the 2024 Iowa Newspaper Association Better Newspaper Contest. For the newsroom, former Messenger reporter
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The Times-Republican had a good showing at the 2021 Iowa Newspaper Association Better Newspaper Awards. The contest was judged by the Maryland DC Press Association and winners were announced Thursday during a virtual ceremony.
“We always appreciate being recognized among our peers for the great work we produce every day,” T-R Publisher Abigail Pelzer said. “I’m incredibly proud of our editorial and advertising staff for their incredible efforts and successes in one of the most challenging years we have ever seen.”
The T-R placed in eight categories in the Daily Class I division:
First place Best Ad Featuring Miscellaneous awarded to the staff for the Stay Home Scavenger Hunt ad.