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Case No. 25-1630

In the Interest of E.M. and J.J., Minor Children

M.J., Mother-Appellant.

Attorney for Appellant Mother

Jason T. Carlstrom

Attorney for Appellee State

Mackenzie Moran, Assistant Attorney General

Guardian ad Litem

Brandy Lundy

Court of Appeals

Court of Appeals Opinion

Opinion Number:
25-1630
Date Published:
Dec 17, 2025
Summary

            Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Webster County, Joseph Tofilon, Judge.  AFFIRMED.  Considered without oral argument by Tabor, C.J., and Greer and Sandy, JJ.  Opinion by Tabor, C.J.  (5 pages)

            A mother appeals the termination of her parental rights to two children.  OPINION HOLDS: Because she has not shown that she can be a safe, sober parent, and because she will not likely achieve that within six months, we affirm. 

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