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Inside this issue:

May 28th Tornado Recap

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Women in Science Day 2019

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Seasons of North-east Kansas

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Employee

Spotlight 5

COOP Corner 8

Fun Facts: Holiday Climatology

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Serving Residents of Northeast Kansas Since 1878

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Figure 2 (Top). Damage 3 miles south

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(Bottom). Damage 3 miles south-

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Figure 4. Path and EF ratings of the May 28, 2019 Tornado

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