In the Interest of K.M., K.M., and K.M., Minor Children
S.M., Mother-Appellant
Attorney for Appellant Mother
Alexander S. Momany
Attorney for Appellee State
Mary A. Triick, Assistant Attorney General
Guardian ad Litem
Julie Gunderson 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 Vaitheswaran, P.J., and Ahlers and Buller, JJ. Opinion by Ahlers, J. (4 pages)
A mother appeals the termination of her parental rights. She argues the court should have applied an exception to preclude termination and instead establish a guardianship. OPINION HOLDS: The mother failed to preserve error on her claims. Moreover, the first exception she cites is not applicable. And the record does not support her contention that she has parent-child bonds with the children strong enough to preclude termination. Because termination is proper, we cannot establish a guardianship.
