Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883

Transcript hits blackjack! 21 awards go to Transcript staff from NDNA Better Newspaper Contest

The New Rockford Transcript had a stellar year at the NDNA Better Newspaper Annual Contest. Of the 40 entries submitted, Transcript staff brought home 21 awards, including seven first place awards, six second place awards, four third place awards and three honorable mentions.

First Place Awards

Best Website

by Transcript Staff

Spot News Photo

"All Hail to the Storm"

by Tyler Wobbema

Guest amateur photographer Tyler Wobbema was awarded for his great capture of an ominous shelf cloud during a severe storm last August.

Picture Story

"Weekend Snow

Impacts Area"

by Amy Wobbema

& Rachel Brazil

When an early blizzard took the town by surprise, we asked for readers to submit photos and put together a fun photo story.

Home/Garden Advertising

Mark's Greenhouse

by Amy Wobbema

Signature Page

"EMS Week"

by Transcript Staff

Each year, we take the time to recognize our Emergency Medical Service personnel.

Reporting Series

"A Dam Dilemma"

by Amy Wobbema

Amy earned first place for her series on the Rosefield Dam court case, Schaefer v. Eddy County Water Resource District.

Feature Reporting

"Unexpected Finds"

by Rachel Brazil

This Veteran's Day article featured the story of WWII veteran Glenn Collier as uncovered by Cindy Collier's genealogical research.

Second Place Awards

Feature Series

"Where are they now?"

by Kristi Frahm

Frahm's series features the accomplishments of graduates of Eddy County high schools each month.

Editorial

"Kill the bill, not the income tax"

by Amy Wobbema

Amy got second place for her editorial against a proposal by state lawmakers to use Legacy Fund money to offset the income tax.

Special News Section

"State Class B Tournament Special Edition"

by Jenna Weisenburger, Erik Gjovik, Jennifer Willis, Amy Wobbema & Rachel Brazil

Promo of Community

Advertising

"4th of July Celebration"

by Amy Wobbema

Front Page Design

by Transcript Staff

Headline

"Beware the hex of the polar vortex"

by Amy Wobbema

Third Place Awards

Editorial

"When change calls for collaboration"

by Rachel Brazil

Rachel was recognized for her editorial about a Congressional bill regarding law enforcement jurisdictional issues on the Spirit Lake Reservation.

Feature Series

"What it takes"

by Oakley Brazil

Most likely the New Rockford Transcript's youngest award winning journalist, Oakley received third place for his monthly showcase of the many roles people play in our community.

Reporting

"Local pros offer help for opioid dependence"

by Rachel Brazil

Business News Reporting

"Local family to bring hospitality option"

by Rachel Brazil

Honorable Mention

Informational Graphics

"Water bills rising"

Amy Wobbema & Ashley Schuster got an honorable mention in the Infographics category for their chart depicting a comparison of municipal water rates in New Rockford and other N.D. communities.

Business News Reporting

"75 years of growth and change for local co-op"

by Allison Lindgren

Sports Page

by Rachel Brazil, Pam Nemitz, Erik Gjovik, Amy Wobbema and Gary Lindquist.