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In the Interest of T.H. and T.H., Minor Children
T.H., Father-Appellant
Attorney for Appellant Father
Jesse A. Macro
Attorney for Appellee State
Mackenzie Moran, Assistant Attorney General
Guardian ad Litem
Magdalena B. Reese
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
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Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Warren County, Mark F. Schlenker, District Associate Judge. AFFIRMED. Considered by Tabor, P.J., and Badding and Buller, JJ. Opinion by Badding, J. (9 pages)
A father appeals the termination of his parental rights to two children, arguing termination is contrary to the children’s best interests, the juvenile court should have applied permissive exceptions to termination, and he should be afforded additional time to work toward reunification. OPINION HOLDS: We affirm the termination of the father’s parental rights.