Bob Lowe and Sharon Benton's Southern Hills home displays their rotating art collection and the clean details of Matthew Hufft's architectural design. View a slideshow of the postmodern marvel here.

By Gerri Mack, Photos by Edward Biamonte

417-landers Ron and Marilyn Hill took to Italy with Springfield restaurateur Bruno Gagiulo to live like a local during the grape harvest.

By Brittany Leckey, Photos by Ron Hill

A very rainy 417-land summer has caused a major delay in construction on the 417 Idea Home. But not to worry. We've just moved the tour date back a little on the calendar.

By Katie Pollock

A husband-and-wife team take on five of the richest desserts in 417-land.

By Nichole Lemmon and Matt Lemmon

For the first time ever, 417 Magazine is auctioning off the chance for your family to model in a fashion feature on the pages of the magazine—and it all benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters.

By Katie Pollock

One writer eats his way... all the way... down Branson's strip.

By Brian Lipscomb

Use the kitchen as a place to teach your kids about nutrition, and cook together as a family.

By Robin Harrison

Candy House's Terry Hicklin lets us through the gates of his sweet business success.

By Ann Leach

The Missouri State Bears' new basketball coach has a breadth of experience, and is expected to usher in a new era of Springfield college basketball.

By Mike Edwards, Photos by Kevin O'Riley

Missouri State University president Dr. Michael Nietzel answers the important questions.

By Jeff Houghton

If you check 417mag.com almost as much as you check your Facebook account, you really should become our friend. Don't have Facebook? Join in—it's not just for your kids anymore.

By Gina DeGenova

Posted on: Tuesday, August 19, 2008

An inside sneak peek at our biggest project ever.

By Matt Lemmon

Posted on: Monday, August 18, 2008

Houlihan's staff is making its trial run this weekend; sample menu items in exchange for a BCFO donation.

By Gary Whitaker

Posted on: Friday, August 15, 2008

Former restaurant space on Patton Avenue to become lounge/club Zan.

By Matt Lemmon

Posted on: Friday, August 15, 2008

Branson's Bleu Olive worth a restaurant week look.

By Gary Whitaker

Posted on: Friday, August 15, 2008