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Case No. 25-1570

In the Interest of J.M. and S.A., Minor Child

R.A., Father-Appellant,

M.M., Mother-Appellant.

Attorney for Appellant Father

Annette F. Martin

Attorney for Appellant Mother

Alexander S. Momany

Attorney for Appellee State

Tamara Knight, Assistant Attorney General

Guardian ad Litem

Robin Himes

Court of Appeals

Court of Appeals Opinion

Opinion Number:
25-1570
Date Published:
Dec 17, 2025
Summary

            Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Linn County, Carrie K. Bryner, Judge.  AFFIRMED ON BOTH APPEALS.  Considered without oral argument by Tabor, C.J., and Badding and Sandy, JJ.  Opinion by Tabor, C.J.  (8 pages)

            The mother appeals the termination of her parental rights to two children, and the father to one child separately appeals the termination of his parental rights.  OPINION HOLDS: Neither parent has shown that their respective children could be safely returned to their custody.  We affirm termination of their rights. 

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