In the Interest of L.S., Minor Child
A.F., Mother-Appellant
Attorney for Appellant Mother
David R. Fiester
Attorney for Appellee State
Mackenzie Moran, Assistant Attorney General
Guardian ad Litem
Julie F. Trachta
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
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Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Linn County, Carrie K. Bryner, Judge. AFFIRMED. Considered by Greer, P.J., and Langholz and Sandy, JJ. Opinion by Greer, P.J. (13 pages)
The juvenile court terminated the mother’s parental rights to L.S., born in 2019, pursuant to Iowa Code section 232.116(1)(f) (2024). On appeal, the mother challenges the juvenile court’s conclusion the statutory ground was proved, arguing L.S. could have been returned to her custody at the time of the termination trial or, alternatively, that the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services failed to make reasonable efforts at reunifying her with the child. She also argues that the loss of her rights is not in the child’s best interests because of the bond the two share. OPINION HOLDS: We affirm the termination of the mother’s parental rights to L.S.
