Students from the Northern Iowan student newspaper and Digital Media program at the University of Northern Iowa received nine awards at the annual Iowa College Media Association awards presentation in Des Moines on Feb. 6.

“The students at the Northern Iowan continue to do impressive journalism as they cover the university and its community throughout the academic year,” said Christopher Martin, professor of digital media and co-adviser to The Northern Iowan. 

The ICMA, part of the Iowa Newspaper Association, presented the awards at its annual convention in Des Moines. Fourteen Iowa universities and colleges are members of the ICMA.

The winners of UNI’s nine ICMA awards are: 

▪ Sophie Hoffmeier, 3rd Place, Best Online Design, “Nebraska Hands Panthers First Loss”

▪ Sophie Hoffmeier, 3rd Place, Best Media Website

▪ Sophie Hoffmeier, Honorable Mention, Best Use of Social Media, “Week in Review”

▪ Bailey Klinkhammer, 2nd Place, Best Review, “Where to Find the Best Chai”

▪ Jacob Kurt, 1st Place, Best Print/Online Sports Photo, “UNI Women’s Basketball Heats Up”

▪ Taylor Nohrenberg, Honorable Mention, Best Print/Online Reporting, “Fraternity House for Sale”

▪ Mallory Schmitz, 1st Place, Best Magazine/Special Section Cover, “CHAMP”

▪ Mallory Schmitz, 3rd Place, Best Print/Online Investigative Reporting, “More Than Writing on the Wall”

▪ Mallory Schmitz, 3rd Place, Best Online Graphic or Illustration, DEI Timeline

The University of Northern Iowa’s independent student newspaper was founded in 1892. Digital Media professors Christopher Martin and Anelia Dimitrova are co-advisors to the newspaper, which receives support in part from UNI student fees. The newspaper’s website is northerniowan.com.