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In the Interest of L.K., Minor Child
E.L., Mother-Appellant
Attorney for Appellant Mother
Rachel R. McCrate
Attorney for Appellee State
Mackenzie Moran, Assistant Attorney General
Guardian ad Litem
Julie F. Trachta
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
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Date Published:
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Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Linn County, Cynthia S. Finley, District Associate Judge. AFFIRMED. Considered by Bower, C.J., and Schumacher and Buller, JJ. Opinion by Bower, C.J. (9 pages)
A mother appeals termination of her parental rights. OPINION HOLDS: Because statutory grounds for termination exist, the termination is in the best interests of the child, and no permissive exception applies, the parental rights of the mother are terminated. The district court appropriately denied extension of time to work toward unification.
