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In the Interest of J.M., Minor Child
D.L., Mother-Appellant
Attorney for Appellant Mother
Teresa M. Pope
Attorney for Appellee State
Mary A. Triick, Assistant Attorney General
Guardian ad litem
Kimberly Graham
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
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Date Published:
Summary
Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Polk County, Romonda Belcher, District Associate Judge. AFFIRMED. Considered by Tabor, P.J., and Mullins and Bower, JJ. Opinion by Bower, J. (9 pages)
A mother appeals the juvenile court order terminating her parental rights. OPINION HOLDS: We find an extension to work toward reunification is not warranted, the evidence supports termination, termination is in the child’s best interest, and no exceptions apply. We affirm the juvenile court.
