In the Interest of M.D., Minor Child
C.C., Mother-Appellant
Attorney for Appellant Mother
Robert W. Davidson
Attorney for Appellee State
Kathryn Lang, Assistant Attorney General
Guardian ad Litem
Julie Trachta
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
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Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Linn County, Carrie K. Bryner, District Associate Judge. AFFIRMED. Considered by Bower, C.J., and Greer and Badding, JJ. Opinion by Greer, J. (5 pages)
The juvenile court terminated the mother’s parental rights to her child, M.D., born in August 2020, under Iowa Code section 232.116(1)(g) and (h) (2021). On appeal, the mother purports to challenge the statutory grounds, argues termination of her rights is not in the child’s best interests, and claims the closeness of her bond with the child weighs against termination. OPINION HOLDS: We affirm the termination of the mother’s parental rights.
