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In the Interest of D.C., T.C., T.C., T.C., and T.J., Minor Children
D.C., Mother-Appellant
Attorney for Appellant Mother
Julie De Vries
Attorney for Appellee State
Michelle R. Becker, Assistant Attorney General
Guardian ad Litem
Dusty Clements
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
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Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Wayne County, Patrick W. Greenwood and Monty Franklin, Judges. AFFIRMED IN PART, REVERSED IN PART, AND REMANDED. Considered by Tabor, C.J., and Chicchelly and Sandy, JJ. Opinion by Tabor, C.J. (14 pages)
A mother appeals the adjudication of her five children as children in need of assistance, their continued removal from her custody, and the out-of-state placement of the oldest child. She also contends the State has not made reasonable efforts toward reunification. Finally, she asserts that returning her children to her custody is in their best interests. OPINION HOLDS: Because the State did not offer clear and convincing evidence to support adjudication on two of three grounds, we reverse in part and affirm in part.
