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Case No. 20-1396

In the Interest of H.W., S.J., J.J., and M.J., Minor Children

D.W., Mother-Appellant

Attorney for Appellant Mother

Bryan J. Tingle

Attorney for Appellee State

Mary A. Triick, Assistant Attorney General

Guardian ad Litem

Paul White

Court of Appeals

Court of Appeals Opinion

Opinion Number:
20-1396
Date Published:
Feb 17, 2021
Summary

            Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Polk County, Romonda Belcher, District Associate Judge.  AFFIRMED.  Considered by Mullins, P.J., and May and Schumacher, JJ.  Opinion by May, J.  (12 pages)

            A mother appeals the adjudication of her children as children in need of assistance (CINA).  The mother appeals the CINA adjudication pursuant to Iowa Code section 232.2(6)(d) and (n) (2020).  OPINION HOLDS: On our de novo review of the record, we find clear and convincing evidence supports the grounds for adjudication.

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