August 2021 Archive | Court of Appeals Court Opinions

            Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Taylor County, Monty W. Franklin, District Associate Judge.  AFFIRMED.  Considered by Mullins, P.J., Schumacher, J., and Carr, S.J.  Opinion by Carr, S.J.  (5 pages)

            A mother appeals the termination of her parental rights to her child.  OPINION HOLDS: The mother concedes the State proved the grounds for termination under Iowa Code section 232.116(1)(e) (2021).  Because termination is in the child’s best interests, we affirm the termination even though the child is in the legal custody of a relative.

            Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Linn County, Cynthia S. Finley, District Associate Judge.  AFFIRMED.  Considered by Mullins, P.J., and May and Ahlers, JJ.  Opinion by Mullins, J.  (3 pages)

            A mother appeals the termination of her parental rights to her two children.  OPINION HOLDS: We affirm the termination of the mother’s parental rights.

            Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Woodbury County, Mary L. Timko, Associate Juvenle Judge.  AFFIRMED.  Considered by Mullins, P.J., and May and Ahlers, JJ.  Opinion by Mullins, P.J.  (2 pages)

            A mother appeals the termination of her parental rights to her three children.  OPINION HOLDS: We affirm the termination of the mother’s parental rights, deeming her arguments on appeal waived.

            Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Scott County, Cheryl Traum, District Associate Judge.  AFFIRMED.  Considered by Vaitheswaran, P.J., and Mullins and May, JJ.  Opinion by May, J.  (3 pages)

            A father appeals from the termination of his parental rights to his children, arguing termination is not in the children’s best interests.  OPINION HOLDS: Termination is in the children’s best interests.