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Cody Thorn/St. Joseph News-Press

Today was my last day helping in Joplin before returning to St. Joseph and the News-Press. I leave here feeling glad I spent two days helping but wishing there was more I could do. ... Read more

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Cody Thorn/St. Joseph News-Press

Cruising Joplin, looking to help out

Two different comments, from two different people, spoke volumes about the effect the tornado has had in the Joplin area. I saw my youngest brother, Clint, today. ... Read more

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Cody Thorn/St. Joseph News-Press

Tornado cut wide path through Joplin

It is difficult to put into context what this storm did to Joplin, especially to those in the St. Joseph area. ... Read more

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Tornado No. 2 misses Joplin

Luckily tornado No, 2 this week missed Joplin on Tuesday night. However, it turned out to be an eventful night here. Around 9 p.m. a severe thunderstorm popped up and produced tornadoes in southeast Kansas. ... Read more

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Cody Thorn/St. Joseph News-Press

Joplin mayor: 'Storm won't kick our ass'

Unreal. Daylight provided a glimpse of the true devastation. The images on television do not do justice to how bad things are in Joplin. ... Read more

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The face of Joplin has changed

Coming into Joplin was quite different then it was when I was here last month. My hometown was already pitch black when I showed up as a severe thunderstorm rolled through Monday night. They say it could get worse tonight. ... Read more

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Heading into the tornado's aftermath

I'm Cody Thorn, and I've worked at the News-Press since October in the sports department. I'm originally from Joplin, Mo., and lived there for 24 of my 29 years. ... Read more

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