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In the Interest of M.M., Minor Child
M.U., Mother-Appellant
Attorney for Appellant Mother
John G. Daufeldt
Attorney for Appellee State
Mary A. Triick, Assistant Attorney General
Guardian ad Litem
Kathryn J. Salazar
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
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Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Washington County, Daniel Kitchen, District Associate Judge. AFFIRMED. Considered by Bower, C.J., and May and Greer, JJ. Opinion by Bower, C.J. (6 pages)
A mother appeals the termination of her parental rights to her child, asserting she has been denied due process, there has been no showing that termination of parental rights is in the child’s best interests, and she should have been granted an additional six months to seek reunification. OPINION HOLDS: On our de novo review, we affirm.