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Case No. 24-0985

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In the Interest of J.C., Minor Child

R.J., Father-Appellant

Attorney for Appellant Mother

Enoch K. Waipa

Attorney for Appellee State

Natalie Hedberg, Assistant Attorney General

Guardian ad Litem

Ivan E. Miller

Court of Appeals

Court of Appeals Opinion

Opinion Number:
24-0985
Date Published:
Oct 30, 2024
Summary

            Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Page County, Donna Bothwell, Judge.  AFFIRMED.  Considered by Buller, P.J., Langholz, J., and Doyle, S.J.  Opinion by Doyle, S.J.  (5 pages)

            A father appeals the termination of his parental rights to his child.  OPINION HOLDS: Clear and convincing evidence supports terminating the father’s parental rights under Iowa Code section 232.116(1)(h) (2024), and termination serves the child’s best interests.

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