In the Interest of M.W., Minor Child
B.D., Mother-Appellant
Attorney for Appellant Mother
Kyle E. Focht
Attorney for Appellee State
Mackenzie Moran, Assistant Attorney General
Guardian ad Litem
Mandy L. Whiddon
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
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Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Pottawattamie County, Scott Strait, Judge. AFFIRMED. Considered by Tabor, C.J., and Ahlers and Sandy, JJ. Opinion by Sandy, J. (9 pages)
A mother appeals the termination of her parental rights with respect to her daughter, pursuant to Iowa Code section 232.116(1)(e), (h), and (l) (2024). She argues (1) there was not clear and convincing evidence supporting the grounds for termination, (2) the court improperly declined to apply an exception to avoid termination, and (3) she should have been granted additional time to work towards reunification. OPINION HOLDS: We affirm the termination of the mother’s parental rights to the child.