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In the Interest of M.W., L.W., and M.W., Minor Children
E.W., Father-Appellant
Attorney for Appellant Father
MaryBeth A. Fleming
Attorney for Appellee State
Mackenzie Moran, Assistant Attorney General
Guardian ad Litem
Gina L. Kramer
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
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Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Dubuque County, Thomas J. Straka, Judge. AFFIRMED. Considered by Tabor, P.J., and Greer and Schumacher, JJ. Opinion by Schumacher, J. (8 pages)
A father appeals the termination of his parental rights. OPINION HOLDS: We find the district court did not abuse its discretion in denying the father’s motion for a continuance. We also conclude the court properly denied the father’s request for a six-month extension of time for reunification efforts. We affirm the termination of the father’s parental rights.