In the Interest of M.M., J.M., and P.F., Minor Children
M.M., Mother-Appellant
Attorney for Appellant Mother
Alesha M. Sigmeth
Attorney for Appellee State
Mary A. Triick (until withdrawal) and Mackenzie Moran, Assistant Attorneys General
Guardian ad Litem
Gregory H. Stoebe
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
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Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Webster County, Joseph L. Tofilon, District Associate Judge. AFFIRMED. Considered by Schumacher, P.J., and Chicchelly and Buller, JJ. Opinion by Buller, J. (10 pages)
A mother appeals the termination of her parental rights. OPINION HOLDS: I. The mother would not be able to reunite with her children at the end of another six-month extension. II. Termination is in the best interests of the children. III. The mother has not proven the application of a permissive exception is warranted by clear and convincing evidence. IV. The mother’s challenge to the services offered provides no basis for relief.