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In the Interest of L.J., Minor Child
B.S., Mother-Appellant
Attorney for Appellant Mother
David G. Baumgartner
Attorney for Appellee State
Toby Gordon, Assistant Attorney General
Guardian ad Litem
Kimberly Lange
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
Opinion Number:
21-0230
Date Published:
Sep 22, 2021
Summary
Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Fayette County, Linnea M.N. Nicol, District Associate Judge. AFFIRMED. Considered by Bower, C.J., Ahlers, J., and Gamble, S.J. Opinion by Gamble, S.J. (5 pages)
A mother appeals the termination of her parental rights. OPINION HOLDS: The State established a statutory ground authorizing termination. Termination is in the child’s best interest. And we do not give the mother additional time to work toward reunification.