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The United States Department of Education has awarded the Joplin School District more than $800,000 in grant money for continued tornado recovery.
A year since a tornado destroyed a third of Joplin, three residents revisit the scenes of destruction they witnessed in May 2011 and reflect on the recovery process.
While Joplin High School remains a pile of rubble – Tuesday signified a new beginning.
Jim Spellman shows how far the city of Joplin has come and what lies ahead.
A Navy veteran from Joplin, who lost everything in the tornado, found hope today when Cars 4 Heroes surprised him with a new van.
One year ago, Shandie Reed stood by what used to be her family's home, asking "How did we survive that?" Today, she is preparing to move into a new home donated by strangers.
A day of solemn remembrances and forward-looking celebrations is planned Tuesday as Joplin commemorates the anniversary of a tornado that ripped the city in half.
Click inside to read President Barack Obama's full remarks made Monday night at Joplin High School's graduation ceremony.
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