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In the Interest of C.E. and S.E., Minor Children
L.E., Mother-Appellant
Attorney for Appellant Mother
Christopher A. Clausen
Attorney for Appellee State
Erin E. Mayfield, Assistant Attorney General
Guardian ad Litem
Rebecca L. Petig
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
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Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Poweshiek County, Rose Anne Mefford, District Associate Judge. AFFIRMED. Considered by Ahlers, P.J., and Badding and Chicchelly, JJ. Opinion by Ahlers, P.J. (6 pages)
A mother appeals the termination of her parental rights to her two children. OPINION HOLDS: The record established that the children could not be safely returned to the mother’s care, so the statutory ground authorizing termination is satisfied. The parent-child bonds are not strong enough to preclude termination, which is in the children’s best interests.
