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Case No. 23-1806

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In the Interest of N.C. and E.C., Minor Children

A.D., Mother-Appellant

Attorney for Appellant Mother

Patricia A. Rolfstad

Attorney for Appellee State

Tamara Knight, Assistant Attorney General

Guardian ad Litem

Jean Capdevila

Court of Appeals

Court of Appeals Opinion

Opinion Number:
23-1806
Date Published:
Jan 24, 2024
Summary

            Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Scott County, Cheryl Traum, District Associate Judge.  AFFIRMED.  Considered by Bower, C.J., and Schumacher and Badding, JJ.  Opinion by Bower, C.J.  (8 pages)

            A mother appeals the termination of her parental rights, claiming termination is not in the best interests of the children and the juvenile court should have established a guardianship in lieu of termination.  OPINION HOLDS: We affirm the termination of the mother’s parental rights.

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