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Case No. 23-0496

In the Interest of S.C., Minor Child

M.C., Mother-Appellant

Attorney for Appellant Mother

Daniela Matasovic

Attorney for Appellee State

Mary A. Triick, Assistant Attorney General

Guardian ad Litem

Shannon M. Leighty

Court of Appeals

Court of Appeals Opinion

Opinion Number:
23-0496
Date Published:
May 10, 2023
Summary

              Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Story County, Stephen A. Owen, District Associate Judge.  AFFIRMED.  Considered by Bower, C.J., and Tabor and Greer, JJ.  Opinion by Tabor, J.  (6 pages)

              A mother appeals the termination of her parental relationship with her four-year-old son.  OPINION HOLDS: Because we find the grounds for termination were met, termination is in her son’s best interest, and no permissive exceptions apply, we affirm.

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