PHOTO BY CHRISTINE DAVIS/MID-IOWA ENTERPRISE

Crowned as the 68th annual Rose Queen was Avery Buck, (left), the daughter of Tanner and Ashley Buck of State Center, during last weekend’s annual festival in State Center The Rose Princess is Mia Christianson (right), daughter of Keith and Nicole Christianson of State Center. Mia was also awarded the “Rene’s Rose” award and won both the essay and talent competitions. Nora Summers, a West Marshall 3rd grader and the daughter of Curtis and Alison Summers, was chosen as the 2026 Little Miss Rose Bud. The “Blossom Award” was presented to Alexandra Lasack, and the “Ray of Sunshine” award was given to Ciomara Villela.