MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa —

There's a new chapter beginning at Marshalltown's Riverside Cemetery — one filled with healing, companionship and hope. Scout, a gentle new goose, has joined Frankie at the cemetery pond, bringing comfort after a difficult season.

Just weeks ago, Frankie lost Blossom , his devoted mate whose life touched people far beyond Marshalltown. Their story — sparked when the cemetery famously placed a "lonely goose seeking companionship" ad on Facebook — became a symbol of love found when least expected. Together, Frankie and Blossom were inseparable.

Losing her hit Frankie hard.

Now, Scout's arrival offers a soft and tender continuation of that story. She isn't replacing Blossom — no one could — but she is bringing warmth back into a place that felt a little too quiet.

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