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Case No. 24-1060

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

Opinion Number:
24-1060
Date Published:
Nov 13, 2024
Summary

            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.

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