In the Interest of J.E., Minor Child
J.E., Mother-Appellant
Attorney for Appellant Mother
Allison C. Ackerman (until withdrawal)
Ellen Ramsey-Kacena
Attorney for Appellee State
Mackenzie Moran, Assistant Attorney General
Guardian ad Litem
Annette F. Martin
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 Sandy, J. (9 pages)
A mother appeals the termination of her parental rights to her son under Iowa Code section 232.116(1), paragraphs (e) and (h) (2024), arguing (1) the grounds for termination were not supported by clear and convincing evidence, (2) the State did not make reasonable efforts for reunification, and (3) she should have been granted an additional six months to work towards reunification. OPINION HOLDS: We affirm the district court’s termination of the mother’s parental rights.
