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Case No. 23-1700

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In the Interest of J.M., Minor Child

County:
Polk

C.F., Mother-Appellant

Attorney for Appellant Mother

Jesse A. Macro

Attorney for Appellee State

Natalie Hedberg, Assistant Attorney General

Guardian ad Litem

Erin Elizabeth Romar

Court of Appeals

Court of Appeals Opinion

Opinion Number:
23-1700
Date Published:
Feb 21, 2024
Summary

            Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Polk County, Susan Cox, District Associate Judge.  AFFIRMED.  Considered by Schumacher, P.J., Ahlers, J., and Mullins, S.J.  Opinion by Schumacher, P.J.  (7 pages)

            An adoptive mother appeals the termination of her parental rights.  OPINION HOLDS: We find there is clear and convincing evidence in the record to support termination of the adoptive mother’s parental rights.  Also, termination of her parental rights is in the best interests of the child.  We affirm the decision of the district court.

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