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15 years since a deadly tornado brought Joplin, Mo. together, kindness carries on
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15 years since a deadly tornado brought Joplin, Mo. together, kindness carries on

NPR News · May 23, 2026, 9:00 AM

Why this matters: a developing story that could shape the day's news cycle.

Nearly 100,000 volunteers helped the town rebuild and a spirit of community service continues to this day. Researchers studying human behavior catastrophes can bring out compassion in surprising ways.

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