IN RE ABLER, 776 N.W.2d 111 (Iowa App. 2009)

In re Marriage of Abler. No. 08-1885.Court of Appeals of Iowa. September 2, 2009. Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Polk County, Michael D. Huppert, Judge. A mother appeals a district court ruling modifying a joint physical care parenting plan. AFFIRMED. Patricia Shoff of Belin, Lamson, McCormick, Zumbach, Flynn, a Professional Corporation, Des Moines, […]

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IN RE BOOMGARDEN, 776 N.W.2d 111 (Iowa App. 2009)

In re Marriage of Boomgarden. No. 08-2011.Court of Appeals of Iowa. August 6, 2009. Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Butler County, Bryan J. McKinley, Judge. Julie A. Boomgarden appeals the property division provisions of the decree dissolving her marriage to Michael Scott Boomgarden.AFFIRMED. D. Raymond Walton of Beecher Law Offices, Waterloo, for appellant. […]

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IN RE S.H., 776 N.W.2d 111 (Iowa App. 2009)

In re S.H. No. 09-0778.Court of Appeals of Iowa. August 6, 2009. Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Dubuque County, Thomas J. Straka, Associate Juvenile Judge. A mother appeals from the order terminating her parental rights. AFFIRMED. Mary Beth Fleming, Dubuque, for appellant mother. Leslie Blair, Dubuque, for father. Thomas J. Miller, Attorney General, […]

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IN RE RUIZ, 776 N.W.2d 111 (Iowa App. 2009)

In re Marriage of Ruiz. No. 09-0179.Court of Appeals of Iowa. August 6, 2009. Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Clinton County, Mary E. Howes, Judge. Beverly A. Ruiz appeals from the spousal support provision of the district court’s order dissolving her marriage to Henry V. Ruiz. AFFIRMED. Richard W. Farwell and Christopher L. […]

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STATE v. SHORTER, 776 N.W.2d 111 (Iowa App. 2009)

State v. Shorter. No. 08-0913.Court of Appeals of Iowa. September 2, 2009. Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Scott County, J. Hobart Darbyshire, Judge. Dale Shorter appeals his conviction of possession of cocaine base. REVERSED AND REMANDED FOR DISMISSAL. Mark C. Smith, State Appellate Defender, and David Arthur Adams, Assistant Appellate Defender, for appellant. […]

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PHAM v. NGUYEN, 776 N.W.2d 111 (Iowa App. 2009)

Chau Pham v. Nguyen. No. 09-0120.Court of Appeals of Iowa. August 6, 2009. Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Polk County, Douglas F. Staskal, Judge. Defendant appeals from the district court’s order finding the purchase of a business was subject to a financing contingency and entering judgment in favor of the plaintiff and against […]

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IN RE JONES, 776 N.W.2d 111 (Iowa App. 2009)

In re Estate of Jones. No. 08-1961.Court of Appeals of Iowa. August 6, 2009. Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Hardin County, Timothy J. Finn, Judge. The administrators of an estate appeal the district court’s calculation of the allowable probate attorney fees.REVERSED AND REMANDED. Lynn J. Wiese of Barker, McNeal, Wiese Holt, Iowa Falls, […]

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STATE v. SEALS, 776 N.W.2d 111 (Iowa App. 2009)

State v. Seals. No. 08-0864.Court of Appeals of Iowa. September 2, 2009. Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Black Hawk County, Richard D. Stochl, Judge. Defendant appeals his convictions for first-degree robbery and assault causing serious injury. AFFIRMED. Mark C. Smith, State Appellate Defender, and E. Frank Rivera, Assistant Appellate Defender, for appellant. Thomas […]

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MILLS v. ROBINSON, 776 N.W.2d 111 (Iowa App. 2009)

Mills v. Robinson. No. 08-0739.Court of Appeals of Iowa. September 2, 2009. Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Polk County, Karen Romano, Judge. Plaintiff appeals the district court ruling on his petition to quiet title under a theory of adverse possession.AFFIRMED. Peter Cannon, West Des Moines, for appellant. Meghan Hanson of Sporer Flanagan, P.C., […]

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NATIONWIDE ADV. MORTGAGE CO. v. ORTIZ, 776 N.W.2d 111 (Iowa App. 2009)

Nationwide Advantage Mortg. Co. v. Ortiz. No. 08-1420.Court of Appeals of Iowa. September 2, 2009. Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Woodbury County, Steven J. Andreasen, Judge. Sergio Ortiz appeals the district court decision granting summary judgment to the plaintiff in this foreclosure action.REVERSED AND REMANDED. Jennifer Cerutti and Andrea Buckley, Iowa Legal Aid, […]

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IN RE GRIFFIEON, 776 N.W.2d 111 (Iowa App. 2009)

In re Estate of Griffieon. No. 08-1898.Court of Appeals of Iowa. August 6, 2009. Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Polk County, Ruth B. Klotz, Associate Probate Judge. Devani DeArmond appeals from a decision of the Associate Probate Judge denying her request to reopen the estate of her grandmother, Doris J. Griffieon. AFFIRMED. Warren […]

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IN RE K.Z., 776 N.W.2d 111 (Iowa App. 2009)

In re K.Z. No. 09-0864.Court of Appeals of Iowa. August 6, 2009. Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Dubuque County, Thomas J. Straka, Associate Juvenile Judge. A mother appeals the termination of her parental rights.AFFIRMED. Emilie J. Roth-Richardson of Roth Law Office, P.C., Dubuque, for appellant mother. Steven Drahozal, Dubuque, for appellant father. Thomas […]

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ABNEY v. STATE, 776 N.W.2d 111 (Iowa App. 2009)

Abney v. State. No. 08-1101.Court of Appeals of Iowa. September 2, 2009. Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Scott County, Marlita A. Greve, Judge. Abney appeals from the district court’s denial of his application for postconviction relief. AFFIRMED. Steven Stickle of Stickle Law Firm, P.L.C., Davenport, for appellant. Thomas J. Miller, Attorney General, Kevin […]

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IN RE SHULTICE, 776 N.W.2d 111 (Iowa App. 2009)

In re Marriage of Shultice. No. 09-0160.Court of Appeals of Iowa. August 6, 2009. Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Benton County, David M. Remley, Judge. Appeal from a nunc pro tunc order entered after a decree of dissolution. AFFIRMED AND REMANDED. Francis Hurley of Phil Watson, P.C., Des Moines, for appellant. David Brown […]

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IN RE O.M.F., 776 N.W.2d 111 (Iowa App. 2009)

In re O.M.F. No. 08-1739.Court of Appeals of Iowa. September 2, 2009. Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Pottawattamie County, Mark J. Eveloff, District Associate Judge. A father appeals the juvenile court order terminating his parental rights in proceedings under Iowa Code chapter 600A (2007). AFFIRMED. R.K.C., Tecumseh, Nebraska, appellant pro se. Jon Jacobmeier […]

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IN RE BANGS, 776 N.W.2d 111 (Iowa App. 2009)

In re Marriage of Bangs. No. 09-0169.Court of Appeals of Iowa. September 2, 2009. Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Boone County, David R. Danilson, Judge. The respondent appeals from the child custody and economic provisions of the district court’s order dissolving his marriage to the petitioner. AFFIRMED. Andrew B. Howie of Hudson, Mallaney […]

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IN RE C.N., 776 N.W.2d 111 (Iowa App. 2009)

In re C.N. No. 09-0947.Court of Appeals of Iowa. August 20, 2009. Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Crawford County, Donovan D. Schaefer, District Associate Judge. The State appeals from the juvenile court permanency review order denying its request to waive reasonable efforts and begin termination proceedings. AFFIRMED. Thomas J. Miller, Attorney General, Bruce […]

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IN RE GILL, 776 N.W.2d 111 (Iowa App. 2009)

In re Marriage of Gill. No. 08-1697.Court of Appeals of Iowa. August 6, 2009. Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Woodbury County, Steven J. Andreasen, Judge. Petitioner appeals the qualified domestic relations order (QDRO) of his IPERS benefits. AFFIRMED AS MODIFIED ANDREMANDED. John S. Moeller of O’Brien, Galvin Moeller, Sioux City, for appellant. Sabrina […]

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IN RE STURMS, 776 N.W.2d 111 (Iowa App. 2009)

In re Marriage of Sturms. No. 09-0035.Court of Appeals of Iowa. August 6, 2009. Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Scott County, Paul L. Macek, Judge. Julia Ann Sturms appeals from the district court’s denial of her petition to vacate or modify judgment. AFFIRMED. Douglas E. Johnston, Muscatine, for appellant. Jennie L. Clausen and […]

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JERRY’S HOMES v. WALTERS, 776 N.W.2d 111 (Iowa App. 2009)

Jerry’s Homes, Inc. v. Walters. No. 08-1813.Court of Appeals of Iowa. September 2, 2009. Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Polk County, Donna L. Paulsen, Judge. Jerry’s Homes, Inc. appeals from the district court’s grant of a directed verdict in favor of defendant on its claim against its subcontractor for breach of implied contract.AFFIRMED. […]

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