FROM KCCI: West Des Moines man faces attempted murder charge after knife attack targeting his mother. A West Des Moines man is facing charges after police say he tried to kill his mother. A criminal complaint says Nathan Norrell, 21, was intoxicated in his family home Saturday night when he asked to use his mother's speaker. When she said no, he hid behind a door and attacked her with a knife. ... READ MORE

FROM WHO-TV: West Des Moines making plans to demolish Valley West Mall, create mixed-use development. As Valley West Mall continues to empty, questions remain about the mall’s future. West Des Moines’ mayor says the city has a plan in mind. In an extended conversation with WHO 13’s Calyn Thompson, Mayor Russ Trimble revealed that a plan has been drawn up that envisions a new future for Valley West Mall. The plan calls for the mall’s complete demolition. ... READ MORE

FROM WOI: Des Moines North High evacuated, dismissed early Monday due to fire in restroom. Des Moines North High School was evacuated early Monday afternoon because of a fire in a student restroom, the school district said on Facebook.
In its post shortly after 2:30 p.m., DMPS said all students and staff were safe, but classes had been dismissed for the day. The cause of the fire and the extent of damage were not provided. ... READ MORE

FROM AROUND THE WORLD: Iranian drones hit the US Embassy in Saudi Arabia, while hundreds are reported dead in Iran. Iran struck the U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia’s capital with a drone early Tuesday as it kept hitting targets around the region, while the United States and Israel pounded Iran with airstrikes in what U.S. President Donald Trump suggested was just the start of a relentless campaign that could last more than a month. ... READ MORE

FROM AROUND THE NATION: Minnesota sues to block Trump administration’s withholding of Medicaid funds. Minnesota on Monday sued President Donald Trump’s administration in an attempt to stop it from withholding $243 million in Medicaid spending, warning it may have to cut health care for low-income families if the funding is held back. ... READ MORE

FROM AROUND THE STATE: Atlantic school district details findings against fired counselor. KCCI is learning more about why an Iowa school district terminated its school counselor. The Atlantic Community School District fired Jesse McCann last month after parents and community members demanded answers regarding allegations of inappropriate conduct. ... READ MORE

Clear Mortgage meteorology

Drizzle and light showers will continue intermittently into Wednesday morning. The afternoon hours on Wednesday look dry, but thunderstorms move in Wednesday night into Thursday morning. Thursday afternoon will be sunny and warmer. It appears we'll see two rounds of storms Friday: one in the morning and one in the late afternoon / evening. The later storms could be strong.

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Tuesday touts
801 Chophouse has our Wonder Bargain of the Week with their dine-in only offer of one free steak with purchase of a steak, maximum discount of $150. Just become a rewards member by March 8 and redeem the offer in your app between March 9-11, 2026.
 
Wilson Farm's Ciderhouse Restaurant hosts a seven-course New England dinner inspired by star chef Jake Demars' roots on March 6, $80. 515-216-0027 for tickets and details.
 
The magnificent Rollins Mansion hosts a three-course Irish Heritage Dinner inspired by rustic Irish traditions. 6 p.m. with dinner at 6:30, $60. Menu and tickets here.
 
Also on Friday, Des Moines Metro Opera hosts its annual Wine, Food & Beer Showcase at the downtown Marriott. Restaurants and chefs usually show off for this event. $60 or $150.
 
Deals today
• B&B Grocery, Meat and Deli (2001 S.E. Sixth St., Des Moines) has a Tuesday special Killer Grinder with a soda and fries for $11.95.

• Striking Sparrow (1930 S.E. Sixth St.) has a $12 double smash with fries and soda every Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
 
• All pizza are half priced at Maggie's Rumble Room (1432 Second Ave., Des Moines) 5-9 p.m. on Tuesdays.
 
• Chicken and noodles is today's special at Crouse Cafe  (115 E. Salem, Indianola).
 
• It's steak night at Grand Junction (1970 Grand Ave., West Des Moines). Steak, salad and potato $13.99. 
 
• Guesthouse Tavern and Oyster (9500 University, West Des Moines) offers fried chicken dinner special on Tuesdays, $17-23, plus half-priced whiskey pours.
 
• Mullet’s Norwalk offers a free kids meal per adult meal on Tuesdays 4 p.m. to close.
 
• Mickey's Irish Pub (50 S.E. Laurel St., Waukee) has a special $7 half-pound burger with a side all day Tuesday. 
 
• Kelly's Little Nipper (1701 E. Grand Ave., Des Moines) offers a "Tendy's Tuesday" pork tenderloin basket with a drink for $11.50.
 
• The Station on Ingersoll (3124 Ingersoll Ave., Des Moines) has a Tuesday special pork tenderloin with a side for $10.
 
• Eastside Eddie's (3517 E. 26th St., Des Moines) has a Tuesday special cheeseburger with fries, tots or salad and a drink for $10.
 
• Beaver Tap (4050 Urbandale Ave., Des Moines) offers $7 breakfasts and $8 burgers Tuesdays.
 
• Pelican Post (265 50th St., West Des Moines) offers a special smashburger with cheese, fries and a draft beer for $10 on Tuesdays.
 
• Johnny's Italian Steakhouses have a beef stroganoff special on Tuesdays, $14 including beverage.
 
• Smoking Goat Pub (3015 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines) hosts 222 BBQ today from 5-9 p.m.
 
• Baklava is half priced Tuesdays at Istanbul Cafe and Bakery (3281 100th, Urbandale). 
 
• Red Robin stores are featuring a $10 cheeseburger with an "endless side" on Tuesdays.
 
• Jethro's Tuesday special is 2 pounds of bone-in smoked wings for the price of one. 
 
• Paula's (524 Elm St., Valley Junction) runs a Tuesday special hot beef sandwich for $13.50. 
 
• Kids meals are half price till 2 p.m. today at Machine Shed (11151 Hickman Road, Urbandale).  
 
• Taco Tuesday brings serious discounts to La Familia (1610 Sixth Ave., Des Moines), all Taco John's, all Abelardo's, all Fernando’s, Malo (900 Mulberry St., Des Moines), Beaver Tap (4050 Urbandale Ave., Des Moines), Club 2000 (422 Indianola Road, Des Moines), The Continental (407 E. Fifth St., Des Moines), Gilroy's (1238 Eighth St., West Des Moines), Jack's Place Grill & Bar, (6112 S.W. Ninth St., Des Moines) and both Faustino's. 
 
• Hy-Vees offer $5 tenderloins on Tuesdays. 
 
• Today is beef and noodles day at Maxie's Supper Club (1311 Grand Ave., West Des Moines).

— Jim Duncan, jd91446@aol.com

1845: Congress overrides presidential veto for first time. On March 3, 1845, Congress reins in President John Tyler’s zealous use of the presidential veto, overriding it with the necessary two-thirds vote. This marked Congress’ first use of the Constitutional provision allowing Congressional veto overrides and represented Congress’ parting gift to Tyler as he left office.  … READ MORE

1887: Helen Keller meets Anne Sullivan, her teacher and ‘miracle worker.’ On March 3, 1887, Anne Sullivan begins teaching six-year-old Helen Keller, who lost her sight and hearing after a severe illness at the age of 19 months. Under Sullivan’s tutelage, including her pioneering “touch teaching” techniques, Keller flourished, eventually graduating from college and becoming an international lecturer and activist. Sullivan, later dubbed “the miracle worker,” remained Keller’s interpreter and constant companion until the older woman’s death in 1936. … READ MORE

1991: LAPD officers beat Rodney King on camera. At 12:45 a.m. on March 3, 1991, robbery parolee Rodney G. King stops his car after leading police on a nearly 8-mile pursuit through the streets of Los Angeles, California. The chase began after King, who was intoxicated, was caught speeding on a freeway by a California Highway Patrol cruiser but refused to pull over. Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) cruisers and a police helicopter joined the pursuit, and when King was finally stopped by Hansen Dam Park, several police cars descended on his white Hyundai. … READ MORE

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