A Lake View resident has received recognition for two pictures she submitted to the 15th annual Keep Iowa Beautiful Photography Contest.
Anji Bennett won 3rd place in the Iowans In Action category for her photo “Combining Natural Curves”…and received honorable mention in the Iowa Landscape category for her picture titled “Surrounded By Green.” 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in each category receive 100, 75, and 50 dollars respectively.

The contest invites photographers to showcase Iowa’s natural and environmental beauty through their lenses and capture the essence of their favorite seasons in a creative and engaging way. Over 900 photos were entered in six categories for this year’s photo contest.