IN THE IOWA JUVENILE COURT IN AND FOR DALLAS COUNTY
Probate No. JGJV006842
In the Matter of the Guardianship of L.R.V., born March 28, 2015, a Minor.
ORIGINAL NOTICE & NOTICE OF HEARING ON GUARDIANSHIP
TO THE BIOLOGICAL FATHER: JAMIE RAY VANZUUK
You are hereby notified that a Petition and Amended Petition for Appointment of Emergency, Temporary, and Permanent Guardianship has been filed in the office of the Clerk of Court for Dallas County, Iowa, in Probate No. JGJV006842, naming you as an interested party in this action. The attorney for the Petitioner is Emelia Edwards of Tollakson Law, PLLC, whose business address is 2700 Westown Parkway, Suite 330, West Des Moines, Iowa 50266. The attorney's telephone number is (515) 421-9244.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Court has entered an Order appointing the Petitioner as the Emergency Temporary Guardian of L.R.V., born March 28, 2015. The Petition for Temporary and Permanent Guardianship remains pending.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the hearing previously scheduled for July 8, 2026, has been continued to permit adequate time for service by publication. The Petition for Temporary and Permanent Guardianship will be heard on August 19, 2026, at 1:30 p.m., in Courtroom 110 of the Dallas County Courthouse, 801 Court Street, Adel, Iowa 50003.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that unless you appear and defend at the time and place identified above, the Court may proceed with the hearing and enter an order granting the relief requested in the Petition.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that if you object to the appointment of a guardian, you may be entitled to court-appointed counsel pursuant to Iowa Code section 232D.304 if you request appointment of counsel and the Court determines that you are financially unable to retain counsel.
This case has been filed in a county that utilizes electronic filing. General rules and information on electronic filing are contained in Chapter 16 of the Iowa Court Rules. Information regarding requirements related to the protection of personal information in court filings is contained in Iowa Court Rules Chapter 16, Division VI.
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July 9, 16, 23 2026
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