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Case No. 24-0983

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In the Interest of V.W. and A.W., Minor Children

County:
Polk

A.W., Father-Appellant

Attorney for Appellant Father

Teresa Pope

Attorney for Appellee State

Lisa Jeanes, Assistant Attorney General

Guardian ad Litem

Nicole Garbis Nolan

Court of Appeals

Court of Appeals Opinion

Opinion Number:
24-0983
Date Published:
Oct 02, 2024
Summary

            Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Polk County, Erik Howe, Judge.  AFFIRMED.  Considered by Schumacher, P.J., and Buller and Langholz, JJ.  Opinion by Schumacher, P.J.  (9 pages)

            A father appeals the termination of his parental rights to his children.  He contends termination is not in the children’s best interests, and he requests a guardianship and bridge order as an alternative to termination.  OPINION HOLDS: Upon our review, we affirm.  

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