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417-land Native Joe Bauer is the Father of Dragons

Meet the Springfield native whose visual effects work is wowing the audiences of Elf, Game of Thrones and even 2020 darling The Mandalorian.
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Springfield Treadway Development

We asked City Utilities and the City of Springfield how the proposed Treadway development might impact utilities in the Galloway...

oct 18 2022 | Galloway
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Profiles

Meet the 2022 Springfield Public Schools Hall of Fame Inductees

At Springfield Public Schools, everyone has a story and every story matters. Here are the 2022 SPS Hall of Fame inductees.

oct 2022 | People
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Life

Missouri State University Hosts Stand with Ukraine Exhibit

Visit Missouri State University’s Carolla Arts Exhibition Center to see a curated collection of 102 posters from artists around the world...

aug 29 2022 | Art
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Features

The Best Barbecue in Southwest Missouri

From Texas-style brisket and Memphis ribs to our own mouthwatering Ozarks-style barbecue, we’ve got it all. Our region’s barbecue...

aug 2022 | Barbecue, Food, Food Trucks

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Health

Getting Back in the Saddle

Charles Williams was back to horseback riding within six weeks of his knee replacement at Ozarks Healthcare Medical Group with Dr. Edwin...

jul 2022 | Health, Top Docs
Laura Carsten
Health

Losing the Weight and Keeping It Off

Gastric bypass surgery by Dr. Matthew Simpson at CoxHealth offered quick improvement in her health and gave Laura Carsten new life.

jul 2022 | Health, Top Docs
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Top Doctors

Medical Professionals in the Ozarks

Browse this selection of medical professionals to discover some of the top practices in southwest Missouri and most extensively educated...

jul 01 2022 | Companies, Health, Native Content, People
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Top Doctors

The Top Doctors in Southwest Missouri

When your health or the health of a family member is on the line, where do you turn for help? All 556 experts on our annual Top Doctors...

jul 2022 | Bolivar, MO, Branson, Family, Features
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Top Dentists

Top Dentists 2022

Bring out the best in your smile with the right dental professionals. Start your search for the best doctors in southwest Missouri with...

apr 2022 | Aurora, MO, Branson, Dental, Family
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Arts & Culture

Q&A with Local Artist Meg Wagler

We sat down with local artist Meg Wagler to learn about her latest eye-catching mural, dive into her creative process and discuss the...

mar 01 2022 | Art, People, Q&A
Sarah Williams
Life

Sarah Williams Talks Stressing the Little Things

Springfield mom Sarah Williams reflects on the things that have made her worry over the years—and how they have turned out in the end.

mar 01 2022 | Family, People
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Expert Attorneys in Southwest Missouri

The jury is in on finding the attorney that is right for you. Browse 417 Magazine's Attorney Profiles to learn more about some of southwest...

nov 24 2021 | Legal, Native Content
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The Nutcracker Cookies & Cocoa with Clara, 2022

The Nutcracker Cookies & Cocoa with Clara presented by Springfield Ballet, November 20, 2022. Hickory Hills Country Club.
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Party 4 Paws, 2022

Party 4 Paws presented by Rescue One, November 3. Hickory Hills Country Club.
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Wine & Food Celebration, 2022

Wine & Food Celebration presented by Ozarks Public Television, October 22. White River Conference Center.
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SPS Hall of Fame, 2022

SPS Hall of Fame presented by SPS, October 20. White River Conference Center.

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