Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press

GARNER, Iowa (AP) — A prosecutor says it will be impossible to find an impartial jury in Hancock County for the trial of a former state lawmaker accused of sexual abuse. Assistant Attorney General Tyler Buller says former state Rep. Henry Rayhons, his lawyer and his family have provided commentary that’s led to slanted and misleading coverage of the case. Rayhons, of Garner, is accused of having sexual contact in May with his wife, Donna Rayhons, while she was a resident of a care center and not able to give consent. Donna Rayhons died in early August.

GRANGER, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say a fatal house fire in Granger was likely caused by smoking. The State Fire Marshal Division within the state Department of Public Safety says the early Monday fire was accidental and likely caused by smoking. Authorities believe the fire started on a couch where a man was located. The man was identified as 55-year-old James O’Connor. Authorities say he died of thermal injuries.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The state ethics board has dismissed a complaint filed against state Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald. A staffer for Republican treasurer candidate Sam Clovis filed the complaint over an ad campaign for a popular college saving program that aired as Fitzgerald was running for re-election. The ethics board says airing the ads didn’t break any state law.

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (AP) — A former Iowa State graduate student accused of trying smuggle sensors for military guidance systems has pleaded guilty in a New Mexico federal courtroom. Wentong Cai is a Chinese national. His cousin who worked for a tech company in China also has pleaded guilty and faces 20 years in prison.