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Case No. 24-1381

In the Interest of J.F., Minor Child

M.F., Mother-Appellant

Attorney for Appellant Mother

Daniela Matasovic

Attorney for Appellee State

Tamara Knight, Assistant Attorney General

Guardian ad Litem

Shannon Leighty

Court of Appeals

Court of Appeals Opinion

Opinion Number:
24-1381
Date Published:
Oct 30, 2024
Summary

            Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Story County, Hunter W. Thorpe, Judge.  AFFIRMED.  Considered by Tabor, C.J., and Chicchelly and Sandy, JJ.  Opinion by Sandy, J.  (8 pages)

            A mother appeals the district court’s order terminating her parental rights to her child pursuant to Iowa Code section 232.116(1)(e), (h), and (I) (2024).  OPINION HOLDS: We affirm the district court’s order, finding the grounds for termination have been met, the termination is in the child’s best interest, and no exception to termination applies.

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