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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
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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.