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Jordan Blomquist
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Custom Publications Editor and Staff Writer, 417 Magazine
Springfield
Beats
Biography
Custom Publications Editor + Staff Writer at 417 Magazine
popular culture, race & ethnicity social trends, entertainment consumer technology,Politics
I am always willing to explore my options. Never say NO to anything.
Content
By Jordan Blomquist Verified| 417 Magazine Verified Did you know Johnny Morris’ Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium houses the only sea turtle rescue and rehabilitation center in the Midwest? This December marks five years of providing rehabilitation and safety to endangered and threatened sea turtles.
By Jordan Blomquist Verified| 417 Magazine Verified 417 Magazine: What brought you to Springfield? Michael Cho: I had an opportunity to open a business called the Argentina Steakhouse with my cousins from Argentina, that was back in the spring of 2002, so that is what brought me here initially. I left before the restaurant actually closed, but I was there nearly 10 years, until 2011.
By Jordan Blomquist Verified| 417 Magazine Verified Photo by Katy St. ClairDyllan Dale turns foraged finds into delicious dishes like this acorn ravioli. Purchase Photo Growing up in the country, I noticed wild food growing everywhere—blackberries on the bushes behind my house, mushrooms popping up every summer and greens covering the ground. But I never thought about grabbing them to cook up a nutrient-packed, cost- and preservative-free dish. Dyllan Dale has made a career out of doing just that.
Company Info
417 Magazine
417 Magazine is a regional publication based in Springfield, Missouri, founded in 1998. It focuses on local lifestyle, culture, and events, reaching nearly 400,000 readers each month. The magazine is part of Whitaker Publishing, which was established by Gary and Joan Whitaker after acquiring the magazine in 2001. Their daughter, Logan Aguirre, became the owner and publisher in 2020. In addition to its flagship magazine, 417 Magazine offers several related publications, including 417 Home, 417 Bride, and Biz 417. The company also provides custom publishing services through 417 Custom and organizes local events with its 417 Events division. For event management, 417 Tix serves as an online platform for ticket sales. With a dedicated team of about 46 employees, 417 Magazine has received numerous awards for its contributions to the local media landscape.
Springfield, United States
+1 417-883-7417
Founded: 1998