To: Samuel Albin Erickson TO: SAMUEL ALBIN ERICKSON, THE LEGAL FATHER OF A MALE CHILD BORN ON THE 14TH DAY OF OCTOBER 2014, IN THE STATE OF WISCONSIN. THE LEGAL FATHER OF THIS CHILD IS SAMUEL ALBIN ERICKSON. You are notified that there is now on file in the office of the Clerk of Court for Muscatine County, a petition in case number JVJV007402, which alleges that a child born on the 14th day of October 2014, in the State of Wisconsin is in need of assistance. 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 an Adjudicatory and Dispositional hearing on the petition for a child in need of assistance before the Iowa Juvenile Court for Muscatine County, at the Courthouse in Muscatine, IA on the 23rd day of March 2026 at 9:00 a.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 child to be a child in need of assistance 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: Heidi McDonough _______________________ Clerk of the Juvenile Court _______________________ Muscatine County Courthouse _______________________ Muscatine, Iowa 52761 IPL0303759 Jan 9,16,23 2026