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In the Interest of J.F., Minor Child
M.F., Mother-Appellant
Attorney for Appellant Mother
Daniela Matasovic
Attorney for Appellee State
Tamara Knight, Assistant Attorney General
Guardian ad Litem
Shannon Leighty
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
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Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Story County, Hunter W. Thorpe, Judge. AFFIRMED. Considered by Tabor, C.J., and Chicchelly and Sandy, JJ. Opinion by Sandy, J. (8 pages)
A mother appeals the district court’s order terminating her parental rights to her child pursuant to Iowa Code section 232.116(1)(e), (h), and (I) (2024). OPINION HOLDS: We affirm the district court’s order, finding the grounds for termination have been met, the termination is in the child’s best interest, and no exception to termination applies.
