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Case No. 23-1509

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In the Interest of K.P., Minor Child

A.P., Father-Appellant

Attorney for Appellant Father

Joseph G. Martin

Attorney for Appellee State

Mackenzie Moran, Assistant Attorney General

Guardian ad Litem

Michelle Marie Jungers

Court of Appeals

Court of Appeals Opinion

Opinion Number:
23-1509
Date Published:
Dec 06, 2023
Summary

            Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Black Hawk County, Daniel L. Block, Associate Juvenile Judge.  AFFIRMED.  Considered by Greer, P.J., and Ahlers and Buller, JJ.  Opinion by Greer, P.J.  (5 pages)

            The father appeals the termination of his parental rights to his child.  OPINION HOLDS: Because neither delaying permanency for an additional six months nor establishing a guardianship in lieu of termination are in the child’s best interests, we affirm.

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