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In the Interest of J.R. and B.R., Minor Children
K.R., Mother-Appellant
Attorney for Appellant Mother
Heidi Miller
Attorney for Appellee State
Michelle R. Becker, Assistant Attorney General
Guardian ad Litem
Megil D. Patterson
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
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Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Polk County, Brent Pattison, Judge. AFFIRMED. Considered by Ahlers, P.J., and Chicchelly and Buller, JJ. Opinion by Buller, J. (6 pages)
A mother appeals termination of her parental rights to two children. OPINION HOLDS: The mother waived the issues on appeal by failing to appear personally or contest the termination of her rights. Even if not waived, we find the statutory grounds for termination have been met and termination is in the children’s best interests. We affirm.
