Haviland News

I first got sent to Greensburg on May 5, 2007, the day after the tornado. Reporting in a wiped-away-place was, of course, challenging - but nothing compared with the residents' challenges.

Barton County Community College honored 33 graduating nurses in a Nurses Pinning Ceremony last Thursday.

A Greensburg family with multiple generations trying to rebuild their lives, took a minute this week to pause and celebrate their grandfather's 91st birthday. via KSNW-TV

“And our basement is Harley (Harley-Davidson) orange”

Tamara Kaltenbach, right, along with her husband and two sons, have moved in with the Gibson family of Haviland after the Katlenbachs lost their Greensburg home in the May 4 tornado. via The Wichita Eagle

“Their lives are a lot back towards normal. That's the most important part to us.”

Steve Kirk is finally watching his new home go up in Greensburg. Soon he will be able to say the same for the Centera Bank branch he manages there. via Kansas.com

“They started a playground on Monday and expect to have it done by Friday.”

Originally published 01:44 p.m., May 1, 2008 Updated 01:44 p.m., May 1, 2008 With the one-year anniversary of the tornado that destroyed Greensburg, a group of Emporia-area residents are going to help with the ... via Emporia Gazette