TO: ERIC MICHEAL MILTON, THE ALLEGED FATHER OF A MALE CHILD BORN ON THE 22ND DAY OF APRIL 2019, IN THE STATE OF IOWA. THE FATHER OF THIS CHILD IS ERIC MICHEAL MILTON. You are notified that there is now on file in the office of the Clerk of Court for Muscatine County, a petition to terminate parental rights in case number JVJV007390, which asks that your parental rights be terminated as it relates to your child born on , in the State of Iowa. For further details contact the clerk’s office. The petitioner’s attorney is Paul Choi, Assistant County Attorney, Muscatine County Attorney’s Office, 420 East Third Street, Muscatine, IA 52761, 563-263-0382. You are notified that there will be a hearing on the petition to terminate parental rights before the Iowa Juvenile Court for Muscatine County, at the Courthouse in Muscatine, IA on the 13th day of October 2025, at 1:30 p.m. You are further notified that unless on or before this time and date of hearing, you appear, or, you serve, and within a reasonable time thereafter file, a written special appearance, motion or answer, in the above named Court at the Courthouse in Muscatine, IA, judgment by default will be rendered finding your parental rights to be terminated as demanded in the Petition. You are further notified that you are entitled to be represented by an attorney. If you are unable to employ counsel, you may apply to have counsel appointed by filling out an affidavit of your financial situation. You should do this immediately. Dates of Publication: Sept. 17, 24, Oct. 1, 2025 Heidi McDonough Clerk of the Juvenile Court Muscatine County Courthouse Muscatine, Iowa 52761