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Case No. 21-1034

In the Interest of M.M., Minor Child

A.M., Mother-Appellant

Attorney for Appellant Mother

Christine Frederick

Attorney for Appellee State

Ellen Ramsey-Kacena, Assistant Attorney General

Guardian ad Litem

Rebecca Sharpe

Court of Appeals

Court of Appeals Opinion

Opinion Number:
21-1034
Date Published:
Sep 22, 2021
Summary

            Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Scott County, Korie Talkington, District Associate Judge.  AFFIRMED.  Considered by Tabor, P.J., and Greer and Badding, JJ.  Opinion by Greer, J.  (7 pages)

            The mother appeals from the termination of her parental rights.  The mother argues that the State did not make reasonable efforts toward reunification and that termination was not in the child’s best interests.  OPINION HOLDS: The mother did not bring concerns to the court about the services offered to her until the termination hearing.  Termination was in the best interests of the child.  We affirm the termination of the mother’s parental rights.

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