Posted by johnnykaje on December 7, 2011 at 8:54 am
(Crossposted at Kajed Heat)

Field sketch by an eyewitness. Note the prettiness.
Courtesy of Joplin Expats, I am delighted to reveal a scientific breakthough in Magical Flying People Research. I present, without further ado, the discovery of Lepidopterapithicus joplinia — the Southwest Missouri Butterfly Angel.
After the tornado passed over them, the mother asked her daughter if she was OK.
The little girl said she was and said to her mother,
“Wasn’t it pretty?”
Her mother asked her what she meant.
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Posted by johnnykaje on June 23, 2011 at 5:03 am
(Crossposted at Kajed Heat)

The Joplin Freethinkers are accepting donations for books for those who have lost their belongings in the tornado.
Please donate any of your new or good condition books to:
Aaron Mayfield c/o Stouffer Communications
1027 S Main Street
Suite 305
Joplin, MO 64801
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Posted by Snigglefritz on June 13, 2011 at 12:15 am
The tornado that wiped out much of Joplin, Missouri on May 22nd did more then wipe out homes and businesses, the Joplin School District suffered significant damages to most of its schools.
Total Losses:
• Franklin Technology Center
• Irving Elementary School
• Joplin High School
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