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In the Interest of A.W., J.W., J.W., J.W., and M.W., Minor Children
S.W., Mother-Appellant
Attorney for Appellant Mother
Elena M. Greenberg
Attorney for Appellee State
Meredith L. Lamberti, Assistant Attorney General
Guardian ad litem
ConGarry Williams
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
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Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Polk County, Kimberly Ayotte, District Associate Judge. AFFIRMED. Considered by Vaitheswaran, P.J., and Potterfield and Tabor, JJ. Opinion by Tabor, J. (10 pages)
A mother appeals the termination of her parental rights to five children. She contends the court erred in not ordering transcripts, finding the DHS made reasonable efforts, and finding termination is in the children’s best interests. OPINION HOLDS: On our de novo review, we affirm the findings of the juvenile court.