Iowa Newspaper Association
Founded in 1931
Since 2026, the Iowa Newspaper Association has awarded the A-Mark Prize for Investigative Reporting as part of its annual journalism awards. Judges consider such points as community-wide interest, the effect of the story on the community, staff time spent on the story, depth of research, the newspaper’s commitment to the project, and the risks involved in publishing the information.
A-Mark Prize Recipients
2026
First Place
Lee Rood, “Iowa’s problematic towing laws,” (PDF of series), Des Moines Register (Links: 1, 2, 3, 4; behind a paywall)
Second Place
Monica Cordero, “Investigative impact for marginalized communities,” Investigate Midwest (Links: 1, 2, 3, 4)
Third Place
Sarah Weber, “Buckle up,” (PDF of series), Orange City – Sioux County Capital Democrat