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Behind the Scenes of The Mystery Hour

An inside look into how Jeff Houghton and his team make Springfield MO’s late-night talk show happen.
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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
Jennifer Peterson, Lauren Silva and Megan Dollar of 417 Magazine in Springfield MO
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417 Magazine Announces Multiple Promotions and a New Hire

417 Magazine begins 2021 with the promotion of two key team members and the addition of a Sales and Client Services Director.

feb 05 2021 | #417Culture, Jobs, People
Bauer was recognized at the Visual Effects Society Awards in 2018 when Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker) was the presenter.
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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.

feb 2021 | Art, Features, People
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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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417 Magazine honors community heroes who stepped up to help in 2020
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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
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Earl Coleman and Steve Grant in high school in Springfield MO
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Meet the 2020 Springfield Public Schools Hall of Fame Inductees

Each year, Springfield Public Schools announces the newest additions to the SPS Hall of Fame. Meet the 2020 inductees, Earl Coleman and...

oct 2020 | Education, Features, People
Adora Lorae Snead, co-writer of The Milly Project
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Adora Lorae Snead is Telling Milly Sawyers' Story Through The Milly Project

Adora Lorae Snead is a co-writer of The Milly Project, a play telling the story of Milly Sawyers, an enslaved woman from Springfield...

aug 2020 | Art, People, Q&A
Springfield Lasers Coach John-Laffnie de Jager
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Springfield Lasers Coach John-Laffnie de Jager Q&A

How does a former pro-tennis player from South Africa end up coaching the Springfield Lasers. Check out our Q&A with John-Laffnie de Jager.

jul 15 2020 | People, Q&A, Sports
Cherl Longabaugh Webb, a registered nurse at CoxHealth
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Q&A with CoxHealth Nurse Cheryl Longabaugh Webb

Hear from Cheryl Longabaugh Webb, registered nurse at CoxHealth, who spent 21 days in New York City helping care for COVID-19 patients.

jul 2020 | #417Strong, Health, People, Q&A
Pamela Hernandez of Thrive Personal Fitness
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Q&A with Pamela Hernandez of Thrive Personal Fitness

Pamela Hernandez founded Thrive Personal Fitness based on a holistic approach to health and fitness. Learn more about Hernandez's switch...

jun 2020 | Fitness, People, Q&A
Walter Roberts and his therapy golden retriever Choppy
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Meet Choppy, the Therapy Dog that Helps Out at Arquitt Pediatric Dentistry

Choppy is not your average golden retriever. She helps kids at Arquitt Pediatric Dentistry relax when they come visit. We sat down with her...

may 2020 | Dental, People, Pets
Olivia Jahnke and her family through a window at home
We Are #417Strong

Porch Portraits by Local Photographers Capture Life at Home During the COVID-19 Outbreak

Springfield, Missouri photographers are capturing life cooped up at home during a global pandemic. Karen Kristian Beiler and Andie Bottrell...

apr 2020 | #417Strong, Art, People, #TheresNoPlaceLike417

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