KGLO and KRIB in Mason City, IA, won a total of 10 awards in the Small Market Division of the 2017 Iowa Broadcast News Association contest. The awards were handed out at the group’s annual convention in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, April 21. KGLO News Director Bob Fisher (pictured) picked up eight awards, including five 1st Place awards. Fisher has received a total of 84 awards in the last 14 years. KGLO and/or KRIB in the last 14 years have received a total of 99 awards.
Alpha Media Mason City Market Manager Dalena Barz said, “Congratulations to our news, ag, and sports team. It’s great to see their dedication and passion recognized by the IBNA. North-central Iowa counts on our team for the best in local coverage. We are proud of their achievements.”
Here’s the full list of awards:
1st Place: Overall Excellence – Bob Fisher, News Director, KGLO
1st Place: Best Sportscast – Bob Fisher, KRIB “KRIB Morning Sports”
1st Place: Sports Play-by-Play – Bob Fisher, KRIB “Clear Lake Lions Sports”
1st Place: Political Coverage – Bob Fisher, KGLO “2017 Election Night”
1st Place: Overall Excellence in Weather Coverage – Bob Fisher, KGLO “Severe Weather Coverage”
2nd Place: Sports Play-by-Play – Tim Fleming, KGLO “KGLO Sports”
2nd Place: Farm & Agriculture – Jesse Stewart, KGLO “Spring Planting Reports”
2nd Place: General Reporting – Bob Fisher, KGLO “Five Dead in Mason City Crash Update”
3rd Place: Best Newscast – Bob Fisher, KGLO “KGLO Midday Report”
Honorable Mention: Spot News – Bob Fisher, KGLO “Matz Murder Suspect”
