Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press

JOHNSTON, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa National Guard says an airman who died nearly 70 years ago during the Battle of the Bulge will be laid to rest Monday. The Guard announced yesterday that through DNA testing, a team identified remains found near Allmuthen, Belgium as those of Staff Sergeant Maurice Fevold. The memorial service will be Monday at Bruce Funeral Home in Fort Dodge with burial at Blossom Hill Cemetery near Badger.

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — Republican U.S. Senate candidate Joni Ernst and Democratic opponent Bruce Braley have again sparred over abortion rights in their final debate. The Iowa congressman and the state senator participated in a conversational debate yesterday as part of their neck-and-neck race to succeed retiring Senator Tom Harkin.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Kentucky Senator Rand Paul, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee will campaign for Iowa Republicans next week. A spokesman for congressional candidate Rod Blum says Paul will appear Wednesday at a Cedar Falls rally for Blum, who is seeking the open 1st district seat. An Ernst spokeswoman says Huckabee will hold Tuesday events for Ernst in Sioux City and Council Bluffs.

MASON CITY, Iowa (AP) — Mason City officials are asking people not to smoke at public playgrounds in the city but have decided to make compliance voluntary. The Globe Gazette reports the Mason City Parks and Recreation Board on Tuesday unanimously approved a resolution urging people not to smoke in playgrounds.