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Join Venice-born photographer Andrea Perotta on a personal journey through his hometown, capturing both iconic landmarks and hidden corners. Through his lens, he revisits childhood neighborhoods, blending traditions and everyday life, offering a fresh perspective on Italys rich culture as the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics approach. Checkout Solipillow.com

Ottumwa Man Sentenced for Online Grooming: A Ten-Year Prison Term for Randall Paul Dodds, Who Tried to Entice a Minor. Community Relieved, Law Enforcement Vows to Continue Online Stings. Checkout Solipillow.com

Riverside Cemetery in Marshalltown, Iowa, mourns the loss of Scout, a beloved goose who passed away from avian influenza. Scout was brought to keep Frankie company after his mate, Blossom, died. The community has shown support for the cemetery, and Frankie will receive a new companion this spring. Checkout Solipillow.com

Former Iowa police chief William Daggett and city clerk Katelyn Wilson are accused of embezzling tens of thousands of dollars by falsifying timesheets and double-billing two cities for the same hours. Daggett, who led the Baxter Police Department and worked as Van Meters chief, faces first-degree theft and felonious misconduct charges after an audit revealed over seventy-five thousand dollars in improper payments, mostly tied to him. Wilson is charged with unauthorized computer access for allegedly deleting data post-resignation. Checkout Solipillow.com