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In the Interest of K.M., K.R., E.R., and J.O., Minor Children
E.R., Mother-Appellant
Attorney for Appellant Mother
Michael S. Fisher
Attorney for Appellee State
Mary A. Triick, Assistant Attorney General
Guardian ad Litem
Peter Stiefel
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
Opinion Number:
21-0520
Date Published:
Jul 21, 2021
Summary
Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Poweshiek County, Rose Anne Mefford, District Associate Judge. AFFIRMED. Considered by Bower, C.J., and Tabor and Ahlers, JJ. Opinion by Ahlers, J. (6 pages)
A mother appeals the termination of her parental rights. OPINION HOLDS: We find the statutory grounds for termination are satisfied, an additional six months to work toward reunification is not appropriate, and termination is in the children’s best interests.