The Iowa Independent has been recognized for outstanding state government reporting by the Association of State Capitol Reporters and Editors, a national organization of state capitol journalists.

At the group’s annual convention in Indianapolis over the weekend, the Iowa Independent took home three awards, including first place in the “Beat Reporting” category for our outstanding team coverage of the Iowa Supreme Court’s decision to legalize same-sex marriage.

Writer Jason Hancock took third place in the “In-Depth Reporting” category for his groundbreaking reports on potentially dangerous coal ash disposal practices in Iowa.

Editor Chase Martyn took third place in the “Columns, Commentary, and News Analysis” category for work over the past 12 months.

For the awards, the Iowa Independent was up against other online news outlets across the country.

In a separate category for radio broadcasters, Iowa Public Radio’s Jeneane Beck, Rob Dillard, and Joyce Russell won third place for in-depth reporting on same-sex marriage.

To find out more about the Association of State Capitol Reporters and Editors, visit their Web site.