In the Interest of J.G., Minor Child
J.G., Father-Appellant
D.B., Mother-Appellant
Attorney for Appellant Father
Roberta J. Megel
Attorney for Appellant Mother
Mandy L. Whiddon
Attorney for Appellee State
Kathryn K. Lang, Assistant Attorney General
Guardian ad litem
Marti D. Nerenstone
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
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Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Pottawattamie County, Charles D. Fagan, District Associate Judge. AFFIRMED ON BOTH APPEALS. Considered by Tabor, P.J., and Mullins and Bower, JJ. Opinion by Mullins, J. (3 pages)
A mother and father separately appeal the termination of their parental rights. OPINION HOLDS: The parents have waived and failed to preserve their reasonable-efforts challenges. The State met its burden for termination under Iowa Code section 232.116(1)(h) (2018). Termination is in the child’s best interests. We affirm.