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The Best Fall Festivals in Southwest Missouri

Enjoy the perfect fall day in southwest Missouri with festival fun for the whole family.
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This Week in 417-Land

The very best things to do this weekend and beyond in southwest Missouri. Updated every Thursday.

oct 14 2021 | Local Activities
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Life

Best Spots for Trick-or-Treating

When Halloween arrives, Springfield, MO haunts open their doors and candy bags. These family-friendly spots are some of the best places to...

oct 05 2021 | Fall, Family, Kids
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Style

Pattern Play: How to Wear Dazzling Designs

Scared of experimenting with patterns? Don’t be! Take a look at some of the locally-sourced outfits that went into creating these...

oct 2021 | Style
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Cancer Care in the Ozarks

When everything is on the line, you’d go anywhere for the care you need. But the benefits of being close to home are invaluable. These...

oct 2021 | Health, Native Content
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How to Style White Appliances and Decor

They say what’s old is new again and that’s certainly the case when it comes to kitchen design trends as white appliances make a...

oct 2021 | Local Home, Style
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Travel

Luxury Escapes

From sophisticated stays in Kansas City and St. Louis to lake life punctuated by a little gourmet goodness, we found eight ways to get away...

oct 2021 | Downtown Springfield, Getaways, Kansas City, St. Louis
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Meet the 2021 Springfield Public Schools Hall of Fame Inductees

The Springfield Public Schools Hall of Fame recognizes and honors SPS high school graduates who have gone on to do amazing work in their...

oct 2021 | Education, People
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Plant Therapy Courtesy of The Plant Room

Head to The Plant Room for exotic plants, local gifts and a sense of community.

oct 2021 | Gardening, Savvy Shopper
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Q&A with Creators of The Beestra Bee Nursery

Father-daughter duo Ames and Dan Chiles, creators of The Beestra Bee Nursery, strive to make hospitable and effective homes for native bees.

oct 2021 | Entrepreneur, Family, Gardening, Outdoors
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Travel

Take a Trip to Kimmswick

Kimmswick is one of Missouri’s best-kept secrets, boasting a winery, great dining options, fall festivals and even a Witches Night Out.

oct 2021 | Food, Travel, Wine
The Secrets of Great Staging
Style

The Secrets of Great Staging

We asked three local pros for their go-to tips for easy ways to update your homes.

sep 2021 | For the Home, Style
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Travel

Take a Trip to St. Louis

Head west of the city for a kid-centric weekend away full of family-friendly activities.

sep 2021 | Travel

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Haunted Ghost Tours 2021

Springfield Little Theatre held their Haunted Ghost Tours event on October 1-2 at their location inside the Historic Landers Theatre. Both...
See pictures from the Real Men Wear Pink Campaign Kickoff 2021
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Real Men Wear Pink Campaign Kickoff 2021

To kickoff their Real Men Wear Pink campaign, The American Cancer Society held an event on September 29 at BigShots Golf to highlight local...
See pictures from the Junior League Fall Home Tour After Party 2021
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Junior League Fall Home Tour After Party 2021

Following the 8th annual Junior League of Springfield Fall Home Tour on September 25, Jonathan and Audrey Garard held an evening party at...
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Night of Caring 2021

Held on September 24, 2021 by The Doula Foundation, Night of Caring allowed guests to enjoy food, drinks, live music, and outdoor games...

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