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Greensburg mayor to be guest of the Obamas'
... humbled at the "extreme honor" the invitation carries. And, he's excited to have the opportunity to represent Greensburg, Kiowa County and southwest Kansas in Washington. "It is the citizens of Greensburg and Kiowa County who are being recognized by ... Comment?
Obama invites mayor of Greensburg to party
Two and a half years ago, the idea that he would ever attend a White House Christmas party would have been unthinkable to Greensburg Mayor Bob Dixson. Comment?
Greensburg Mayor Invited To White House Reception
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Friday, December 11, 2009 The rebuilding of Greensburg continues to draw attention in Washington more than two years after a tornado flattened the southwest Kansas town. Comment?
Greensburg mayor invited to D.C.
Two-and-a-half years ago, the idea that he would ever attend a White House Christmas party would have been unthinkable to Greensburg Mayor Bob Dixson. Comment?
Greensburg mayor bound for White House reception
... years ago, the idea that he would ever attend a White House Christmas party would have been unthinkable to Greensburg Mayor Bob Dixson. But as with everything, the May 4, 2007 tornado that devastated the southwestern Kansas town changed all that. ... Comment?
Greensburg Continues Rebuilding with Hospital Project
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Greensburg, KS, devastated by a powerful EF5 tornado in 2007, continues to make strides in its mission to rebuild "bigger, stronger, and greener." The recovery process includes the construction of a new Kiowa County Memorial Hospital, where seamless epoxy and urethane flooring systems are being installed by Stonhard, an RPM Inc. Comment?
NLC Launches Climate Action Map as Free Tool for Cities
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... map represents multiple cities in North America, South America, Africa, Europe and Asia. In the U.S., Phoenix and Greensburg, Kan., were the first on the map, and they were soon joined by Savannah, Ga., which inserted its first project while at the ... Comment?
On the evening of May 4, 2007, a category-five tornado swept through the rural midwestern town of Greensburg, killing nine people and obliterating 95% of the urban landscape, including the school, the hospital and more than 900 houses. Comment?
Innovative Kansas Nonprofit Works to Rebuild Town Using Sustainable Model
" Greensburg GreenTown is a charitable, nonprofit organization working in Greensburg, Kansas to rebuild the town following the devastating tornado in May of 2007. Comment?
Local Man Arrested For Sexual Misconduct With Teen Girl
A Greensburg man was in Decatur County Superior Court on Wednesday following allegations of sexual misconduct with a female minor. Comment?
Over the past two years, the people of Greensburg, Kan., have demonstrated amazing strength and resilience, as well as a move toward eco-conscious forward thinking. Comment?
Local Man Arrested For Sexual Misconduct With Teen Girl
A Greensburg man was in Decatur County Superior Court on Wednesday following allegations of sexual misconduct with a female minor. Comment?
Before and After: Greensburg, Kansas
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If you ever need reminded of just how powerful Mother Nature can be, look no further than the city of Greensburg, Kansas . Comment?
greensburg update: sustainable homes, businesses rise from rubble
After an EF5 tornado tore through their town in May 2007, residents and officials of Greensburg, Kan., vowed to rebuild sustainably. Comment?
Stonhard Floors Play a Key Role as the Rebuilding of Greensburg Continues
Stonhard is proud to be part of the rebuilding of Greensburg, Kansas, which was almost wiped off the map after a devastating tornado in 2007. Comment?
Fact Finder investigates radar issues
... A More than 99% of the time, tornadoes arena t large enough to show up on any radar.A The EF5 tornado that struck Greensburg, Kansas in May of 2007, is one of the few that show up on radar. Comment?
Story Behind the Story: Finding the Right Spots to Chat
... and at the same time to be so alone. It was a perfect place for a private conversation. A week later, I was in Greensburg Kansas, there to photograph another Public Official of the Year, Steve Hewitt . At one point during the day, Steve presided ... Comment?
Cessna's Pelton Challenges Aircraft Emission Regulation
... contributions have gone beyond technological developments in aviation. The company entered a partnership with Greensburg, Kan., after it was all but leveled by a 2007 tornado. That city is now rebuilding as a "green" city with the help of Cessna ... Comment?
Cessna's Pelton Addresses Aero-Environmental Issues In Paris Speech
... system and the global economy," Pelton said. Pelton pointed to Cessna's recent eco-partnership with Greensburg, Kan., a city almost totally destroyed by a tornado in 2007 and now rebuilding itself as the world's first "green" city. Cessna, based ... Comment?
Scientist confirms meteorite lands in Liberal
... explosion. Don Stimpson of Haviland, a biophysicist who owns the Kansas Meteorite Museum and Nature Center near Greensburg, says he's convinced the rock is a meteorite. Stimpson saw the rock during a visit to Liberal Tuesday. He says it likely came ... Comment?