IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF PEYTON DUNBAR, Minor Child JGJV256420 ORIGINAL NOTICE

IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF PEYTON DUNBAR, Minor Child JGJV256420 ORIGINAL NOTICE TO THE ABOVE NAMED RESPONDENTS, EDWARD SHROPSHIRE You are notified that a petition has been filed in the office of the Clerk of this Court naming you as the Respondent in this action. A copy of the Petition (and any documents filed with it) is attached hereto. The Petitioner's attorney is Scott B. Lyon of the Hope Law Firm, whose address is 5022 Grand Ridge Drive, West Des Moines, Iowa 50265. That attorney's telephone number is (515) 255-3559, fax (515) 850-3211 and email scott.lyon@hopelawfirm.com. You must serve a motion or answer within twenty (20) days after service of this Original Notice upon you, and within a reasonable time thereafter, file a written motion or answer, in the Iowa District Court for Polk County at the Courthouse in Des Moines, Iowa, or judgment by default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Petition. If you are the parent of the minor child, you may be entitled to representation if you object to the appointment of a guardian for the minor, and the court determines that you are unable to pay for an attorney. This case has been filed in a county that utilizes electronic filing. General rules and information on electronic filing are contained in Iowa Court Rules Chapter 16. Information regarding requirements related to the protection of personal information in court filings is contained in Iowa Court Rules Chapter 16, division VI. 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 515-576-6336. (If you are hearing impaired, call Relay Iowa TTY at 1-800-735-2942). IMPORTANT: YOU ARE ADVISED TO SEEK LEGAL ADVICE AT ONCE TO PROTECT YOUR INTERESTS Iowa Judicial Branch Case No. JGJV256420 County Polk Case Title GUARDIANSHIP OF PEYTON DUNBAR You must file your Appearance and Answer on the Iowa Judicial Branch eFile System, unless the attached Petition and Original Notice contains a hearing date for your appearance, or unless the court has excused you from filing electronically (see Iowa Court Rule 16.302). Register for the eFile System at www.iowacourts.state.ia.us/Efile to file and view documents in your case and to receive notices from the court. For general rules and information on electronic filing, refer to the Iowa Rules of Electronic Procedure in chapter 16 of the Iowa Court Rules at www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/ACO/CourtRulesChapter/16.pdf. Court filings are public documents and may contain personal information that should always be kept confidential. For the rules on protecting personal information, refer to Division VI of chapter 16 of the Iowa Court Rules and to the Iowa Judicial Branch website at www.iowacourts.gov/for-the-public/representing-yourself/protect-personal-information/. If you need assistance to participate in court due to a disability, call the disability access coordinator at (515) 561-5818. Persons who are hearing or speech impaired may call Relay Iowa TTY (1-800-735-2942). For more information, see www.iowacourts.gov/for-the-public/ada/. Disability access coordinators cannot provide legal advice. Date Issued 02/16/2026 02:15:07 PM District Clerk of Court or/by Clerk's Designee of Polk County /s/ Stephanie Studer Scheduled Hearing: On this 26th day of February, 2026 the Court having reviewed the court file in the above matter finds that a hearing on this matter should be set. A final guardianship is scheduled as indicated below. The upcoming hearing in this matter shall be available in-person. However, parties and counsel may appear remotely for uncontested hearings. If a party is appearing in person, their counsel shall also appear in person with them. Zoom Link: https://iowacourts.zoomgov.com/j/1609683727?pwd=WGRZY1dieUt0Y3FtSlFyRVJ0TlJkdz09 Meeting ID: 160 968 3727 Passcode: 802576 Or Call 1 646 828 7666 Meeting ID: 160 968 3727 Passcode: 802576 Hearing is scheduled on 04/10/2026 at 11:00 AM at the Polk Co Justice Center, Room JC210, 222 5th Ave, DSM. Notice of the hearing will be given to all interested parties by sending a copy of this order at least days before the date of hearing. Hearing is set for 30 minutes. If additional time is needed, counsel or self-represented parties will immediately notify the Court to reschedule. So ordered this 26th day of February, 2026. Recording or rebroadcasting of a court proceeding held by video or telephone conference, including pictures, screenshots, or other visual or audio copying, is prohibited absent an expanded news media coverage order. Any violation may result in contempt of court or other sanctions. Please note judicial branch staff may be recording this proceeding. The clerk will notify self-represented parties and all attorneys of record. If you need assistance to participate in court due to a disability, call the disability coordinator at (515) 561-5818 or information at https://www.iowacourts.gov/for-the-public/ada/. Persons who are hearing or speech impaired may call Relay Iowa TTY (1-800-735-2942). Disability coordinators cannot provide legal advice. March 4, 11, 18 2026 LIOW0469807