IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR HARRISON COUNTY (JUVENILE DIVISION) REDACTED NOTICE OF HEARING & SUMMONS TO APPEAR CASE NO. JVJV002175 In the interest(s) of: G.R., A Child/Children. TO: Amber VanValkenburg (mother) (publication) YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that there is now on file in the office of the clerk of the above court, a petition in the above-entitled action, a copy of which is attached hereto, which prays for a termination of the parent-child relationship with the above-named child(ren) pursuant to Division IV of Iowa Code Chapter 232. The Petitioner is the State of Iowa whose attorney is Krisanne C. Weimer, Special Prosecutor for the Harrison County Attorney, and whose address is 111 N. 2nd Ave, Logan, Iowa 51546. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that a hearing to determine whether your parental rights should be terminated to the child in interest pursuant to Iowa Code Section 232.117 shall be held before the Juvenile Court on the July 8, 2026 at 1:00 p.m., in the Courtroom of the Harrison County Courthouse in Logan, Iowa. If you fail to appear and defend at said time and place, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the petition. YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED to appear before the Court at the time and place immediately above stated. You shall bring the child named above with you at that time. If you fail without reasonable cause to appear or to bring the child, you may be proceeded against for contempt of court or the Court may issue an order for your arrest, or both your arrest and the taking into custody of the child. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the child must be represented by an attorney and guardian ad litem, which may be the same person. The court has appointed an attorney and guardian ad litem to represent the child. If the parent has or will retain an attorney to represent the child as attorney and guardian ad litem, that attorney should be notified immediately. If the child is then represented by counsel retained by the parents and the Court determines there is a conflict of interest between the child and his or her parent, guardian or custodian and that retained counsel could not properly represent the child as a result of the conflict, the Court shall appoint other counsel to represent the child and set a hearing to determine payment for attorney fees to be assessed to the parent. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that a parent, guardian or custodian in a child in need of assistance proceeding has the right to be represented by counsel at all hearings subsequent to the filing of a Petition. If you wish to privately retain counsel, you should immediately notify the attorney of these proceedings. If you desire representation but you cannot afford to hire and attorney, you should immediately contact the Clerk of the above-named court and request from and file with the Clerk an Application for Appointment of Counsel and Financial Statement. If you are determined to be indigent, the Court may appoint counsel for you at minimal or no cost to you. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that upon your request, the Clerk shall issue subpoenas requiring the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of papers at the adjudicatory hearing. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the hearing may take place without your presence if you fail to appear after reasonable notification. If you wish to state your views to the Court, you must appear in person or by attorney or the Court may rule against you. If you require the assistance of auxiliary aids or services to participate in court because of a disability, immediately call your district ADA coordinator at (712) 328-5883. If you are hearing impaired, call Relay Iowa TTY at 1-800-735-2942. HCTR 6-3, 6-10 & 6-17-26
