In the Interest of J.J., Minor Child
J.J., Father-Appellant
J.M., Mother-Appellant
Attorney for Appellant Father
T. Cody Farrens
Attorney for Appellant Mother
Lisa K. Mazurek
Attorney for Appellee State
Tabitha J. Gardner, Assistant Attorney General
Guardian ad Litem
Lesley D. Rynell
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
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Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Cherokee County, Mary L. Timko, Associate Juvenile Judge. AFFIRMED ON BOTH APPEALS. Considered by Tabor, P.J., Greer, J., and Gamble, S.J. Opinion by Gamble, S.J. (6 pages)
A mother and father separately appeal the termination of their respective parental rights. OPINION HOLDS: We affirm on the statutory ground unchallenged by either parent on appeal. Termination is in the child’s best interest. And neither parent is entitled to additional time to work toward reunification.