The Wasco Rose Festival, a community tradition for more than 50 years, kicked off Thursday evening, where Wasco High senior Esmeralda Rodriguez was crowned 2023's Rose Queen.
STATE CENTER Iowa’s Rose Festival is returning to State Center this weekend for its 65th installation with a host of family friendly fun on the horizon. B
The annual Rose Ambassador Scholarship Event returns rebranded in 2022 with a special centennial celebration theme. It offers local high school students an opportunity to compete for college scholarships totaling more than $4,200.
This announcement comes off of the coattails of the first virtual Rose Queen Pageant where Jessa Pettry was crowned as the 2021 winner.
New Rose Queen Jessa Pettry was a top 5 finalist in 2019, but won the judges over this year with her interview about depression and mental health.