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2026 Issues

Loose Park’s Laura Conyers Smith Municipal Rose Garden was in full bloom for the Kansas City Rose Society’s annual Wine & Roses event on September 17th. With a stunning sunset as the backdrop, the evening was a lovely celebration of the garden’s beauty. Julia Malter and Rachel Sexton served as co-chairmen, with Lauren and Richard English as honorary chairmen.

Richard and Lauren English, honorary chairmen; and Jennifer and Ross Jensen
Crystal O’Dea, Meg Rhodus, Julia Malter, co-chairman; Karen Yungmeyer, and Nicole Browne
Lauren Vaughn, Tempe Ostergren, Mark Mattison, Michele Hamlett-Weith, and Marvie Dirks
Guests enjoyed a buffet of appetizers and wines among the roses.

Featured in the October 31, 2026 issue of The Independent.

Photo Credit: Rita Clark

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