In the Interst of L.K., Minor Child
K.D., Mother-Appellant
T.K., Father-Appellant
Attorney for Appellant Mother
Audra F. Saunders
Attorney for Appellant Father
Austin Jungblut
Attorney for Appellee State
Dion D. Trowers, Assistant Attorney General
Guardian ad Litem
Erin Elizabeth Romar
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
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Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Polk County, Kimberly Ayotte, District Associate Judge. AFFIRMED ON BOTH APPEALS. Considered by Bower, C.J., and Badding and Buller, JJ. Opinion by Buller, J. (11 pages)
The father and mother separately appeal the termination of their parental rights. The father challenges the statutory basis for termination. The mother contests whether termination is in the best interests of the child, whether a statutory exception precluded termination, and whether the State provided reasonable efforts toward reunification. OPINION HOLDS: Because these parents cannot provide a safe and stable home, even after years of services, we affirm.
