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Case No. 23-2058

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In the Interest of J.W., Minor Child

D.C., Mother-Appellant

Attorney for Appellant Mother

Felicia M. Bertin Rocha

Attorney for Appellee State

Lisa Jeanes

Guardian ad Litem

Chira Corwin

Court of Appeals

Court of Appeals Opinion

Opinion Number:
23-2058
Date Published:
Mar 27, 2024
Summary

            Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Polk County, Rachael E. Seymour, Judge.  AFFIRMED.  Considered by Bower, C.J., and Greer and Chicchelly, JJ.  Opinion by Bower, C.J.  (6 pages)

            A mother appeals the termination of her parental rights to her child.  OPINION HOLDS: Because termination is in the best interests of the child, and additional time or application of a permissive exception are not warranted, we affirm.

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