In the Interest of M.M., Minor Child
D.S., Mother-Appellant
Attorney for Appellant Mother
Shannon L. Wallace
Guardian ad Litem for Mother
Heidi Miller
Attorney for Appellee State
Mackenzie Moran, Assistant Attorney General
Guardian ad Litem for Minor Child
Teresa Pope
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
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Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Polk County, Brent Pattison, Judge. AFFIRMED. Considered by Greer, P.J., and Ahlers and Badding, JJ. Opinion by Ahlers, J. (7 pages)
A mother appeals the termination of her parental rights. OPINION HOLDS: The State established a statutory ground for termination. Termination is in the child’s best interests. We decline to apply a permissive exception to termination or to establish a guardianship in lieu of termination. And we do not grant the mother additional time to work toward reunification.
