Courtney Rowe, Miss Kansas City, was crowned Miss Missouri 2025 tonight (Saturday, June 14th).

The 23-year-old is a graduate of Northwest Missouri State University, and ran on the platform: “The Purple Project: Raising Awareness, Saving Lives.” It is based on surviving domestic violence.

The Top five consisted of 4th runner-up Deja Grissom, Miss Texas County; 3rd runner-up Hannah Schrader, Miss Branson; 2nd runner-up Grayson Barnes, Miss Columbia; 1st runner up Halie Hebron, Miss Audrain and Rowe.

The five young ladies represented the state well, hailing from Lilbourn, Joplin, Columbia, St. Paul and Kansas City, Missouri, respectively.

Rowe’s parents are Mike and Michele Rowe.

The pageant celebrated it’s 55th year in Mexico and at the Missouri Military Academy.