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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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Top Dentists

Dental Professionals in the Ozarks

Need help finding the right dentist for you and your family? Learn more about some of the most reputable dental practices in southwest...

apr 01 2021 | Companies, Dental, Health, Native Content
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Top Dentists 2021

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

apr 2021 | Aurora, MO, Branson, Dental, Family
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Women in Business

Logan Aguirre Shares Five Lessons for International Women's Day

Find out what she learned at her first job, how she and her family worked around a career barrier and more.

mar 08 2021 | Leadership, Strategy, Women in Business
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5 Rising High School Basketball Stars in Springfield

Springfield’s high school basketball scene is enjoying some much-deserved time in the limelight as several seniors head off to play...

mar 2021 | Education, People, Sports

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Women Who Mean Business

A Q&A with Logan Aguirre, Chairman of the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce

As the sixth female chairman of the board, Aguirre has big shoes to fill. Here are her goals for the upcoming year and her plan of attack...

feb 08 2021 | Leadership, Strategy, Women in Business
Four Leadership Tips From Nicki Gamet
Women in Business

Four Leadership Tips From Nicki Gamet

Gamet took over as Mercy Lebanon’s hospital administrator mid-pandemic. These are her top tips for building a strong team—no matter the...

feb 08 2021 | Health, Leadership, Strategy, Women in Business
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Bauer was recognized at the Visual Effects Society Awards in 2018 when Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker) was the presenter.
Profiles

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.

feb 2021 | Art, Features, People
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Profiles

Growing Up: A Q&A with Mike Schaffitzel

Schaffitzel’s Flowers has been a family business since 1949. Now, Mike Schaffitzel is expanding the shop after a year when demand for...

jan 2021 | Gardening, People, Q&A
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Best Lawyers

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...

dec 01 2020 | Legal, Native Content
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417 Magazine honors community heroes who stepped up to help in 2020
Profiles

The 417-land Heroes of 2020

There are countless people in SWMO—in the medical field and beyond—who have gone above and beyond to help our communities weather a tough...

dec 2020 | Do Good, Education, Family, Features
2021
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Best Lawyers

The Best Lawyers in Springfield MO

The law can be a complicated and stressful topic, so you want the most qualified attorney at your side. With this list of top local...

dec 2020 | Business Services, Features, Law & Regulation, Legal
Word on the Street: That Yard Sign on National Avenue
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Word on the Street: That Yard Sign on National Avenue

Since COVID-19 made its first appearance in Springfield, a local has been writing messages to the community with a set of letters in his...

nov 23 2020 | Family, People

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A Time to Share 2021

A Time to Share benefitting the Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks on April 15, 2021. Photos by Hannah Brown.
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All About Weddings Show 2020

All About Weddings is the most elegant wedding show in 417-land. They bring the best wedding vendors under one roof twice a year for your...
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The Nutcracker Cookies & Cocoa 2020

The Nutcracker Cookies & Cocoa benefitting the Springfield Ballet on November 22, 2020. Photos by Ryan Kowalski.
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Festival of Trees 2020

Festival of Trees benefitting the Discovery Center on November 20, 2020. Photos by Ryan Kowalski.

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