Greensburg: The F5 Frontier
Greensburg residents adopt pioneer spirit while trying to rebuild one year after tornado
When an enhanced F5 tornado struck Greensburg on May 4, 2007, many thought the town of about 1,400 was destined to disappear. They were half right. About half the town's population has left. But for those who remain, the challenge of rebuilding a town from scratch is powerful and the lure of a new frontier is strong.
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New pioneers
Opportunity to build from scratch lures young couple back to Greensburg -
One year later
Homes, businesses and spring provide new hope for rebuilding community -
Wait and see
Uncertainty of town’s future still weighs heavy on those who lost all in tornado -
Lessons learned
Greensburg officials respond to questions from Lawrence leaders
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