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In the Interest of P.J., Minor Child
B.J., Father-Appellant
Attorney for Appellant Father
Joseph P. Goedken
Attorney for Appellee State
Ellen Ramsey-Kacena, Assistant Attorney General
Guardian ad Litem
Sarah Wenke
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
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Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Wapello County, William Owens, Associate Juvenile Judge. AFFIRMED. Considered by Tabor, P.J., May, J., and Danilson, S.J. Opinion by Danilson, S.J. (7 pages)
A father appeals the juvenile court decision terminating his parental rights. OPINION HOLDS: We find there is sufficient evidence in the record to support termination of the father’s parental rights. The father did not preserve his claim regarding reasonable efforts. Termination of the father’s parental rights is in the child’s best interests, and none of the exceptions to termination should be applied. We affirm the decision of the juvenile court.
