FROM KCCI: Des Moines Jewish leaders react after attack at Michigan synagogue. Jewish leaders in Des Moines say an attack at a Michigan synagogue is a painful reminder of the threats their community continues to face — and why security remains a top priority. Authorities say 41-year-old Ayman Ghazali, a naturalized U.S. citizen born in Lebanon, drove a vehicle into the synagogue. Officials say he exited the car with a rifle after it caught fire. Temple security confronted and killed him. ... READ MORE

FROM WHO-TV: Roland man charged with animal neglect after 30+ dogs rescued, sheriff says. A Roland man has been charged with animal neglect after the sheriff’s office said over 30 dogs were rescued from his property in February. The Story County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday that Joseph Keller, 69, was charged with five counts of animal neglect, three serious misdemeanors, and two simple misdemeanors, following the rescue of 33 Samoyeds from his property in rural Roland on Feb. 12. ... READ MORE

FROM WOI: Des Moines man sentenced to 25 years for string of burglaries. A Des Moines man faces up to 25 years in prison after committing a string of burglaries at multiple local businesses last year. Evan Gustin, 31, pleaded guilty in mid-February to the following list of charges: one count of first-degree theft, four counts of third-degree burglary, two counts of third-degree criminal mischief, third-degree attempted burglary, second and fourth-degree criminal mischief and assault causing bodily injury. ... READ MORE

FROM AROUND THE WORLD: Trump threatens Iran following new wave of attacks on Gulf states and Israel. Iran launched multiple attacks early Friday on Gulf Arab states, including dozens of drones at Saudi Arabia, following warnings from its new supreme leader about hosting American bases, and U.S. President Donald Trump threatened major new retaliation. ... READ MORE

FROM AROUND THE NATION: Investigators work to determine exact reason for attack at Michigan synagogue. Investigators worked Friday to determine the exact reason a man with a rifle crashed into a large Michigan synagogue in what federal officials are saying was an attack carried out by a 41-year-old naturalized U.S. citizen born in Lebanon. Ayman Mohamad Ghazali was killed by security after ramming into Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Township near Detroit, Michigan, and driving down a hallway in a vehicle that then caught fire, according to authorities. ... READ MORE

FROM AROUND THE STATE: Bill proposing English-only driver's license test advances in Iowa Statehouse. A bill requiring the Iowa driver's license test to be given exclusively in English is advancing in the Iowa Statehouse. House File 2102 would require the Iowa Department of Transportation to administer the test only in English. During Thursday's subcommittee hearing, critics of the bill said they're concerned the bill could make roads less safe. ... READ MORE

Clear Mortgage meteorology

Gusts near 45 mph this morning. Winds should die down for a while by this evening.
We could see light snow Saturday morning with little to no accumulation. Expect light rain Sunday morning, then a break. Light to moderate snow from late afternoon Sunday into early Monday morning. Winds will be gusting to near 40 mph out of the northwest while the snow falls, and will continue to gust near 25 mph on a chilly Monday before dying down Monday evening.

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Eat more seafood
Wall Street Journal recently featured a happy story about Kura Sushi of Osaka, which is coming to the Jordan Creek area. That company raised their prices 3.3% in the last year yet sales were up 14%. The explanation was that they are still perceived as a value compared with other sushi joints. A two-piece serving of yellowtail still costs less than $4. 

Popeye's brought back their flounder sandwich for Lent... Culver's has walleye through Lent. 

Weekend deals 
• South Union Bread Cafe (1007 Locust St., Des Moines), offers a "Back of the House" Italian beef special Saturday and Sunday. Italian beef sandwiches ($12) and Italian beef combos ($15) of roast beef and grilled Italian sausage star.
 
• Paula's (524 Elm, Valley Junction) has a Friday special meat loaf dinner, $14.
 
• Hessen Haus (101 Fourth St., Des Moines) offers all-you-can-eat fish and shrimp for $18 on Fridays through Lent.
 
• Friday lunch special is $12 Italian beef with fries and soda, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Striking Sparrow (1930 S.E. Sixth St., Des Moines).
 
• Waveland Cafe (4708 University Ave., Des Moines) has fish tacos on special today.
 
• Friday is ramen day at Wilson Orchard & Farm (3201 15th Ave., Cumming). 
 
• Hy-Vees offer $5 fish and chips Fridays, $14 ribs Saturdays and eight-piece chicken buckets for $10 on Sundays.
 
• Sale Barn Cafe (Lamoni) is offering bang bang shrimp specials today.
 
• Machine Shed (11151 Hickman, Urbandale) offers smoked prime rib on Saturday only. Whatcha Smokin? (Luther) offers smoked Dino beef ribs on Saturday only. 
 
• Coconut shrimp with spaghetti is today's special at Crouse Cafe (115 E. Salem, Indianola). Saturday's is chipped beef on toast and Sunday's is pan fried chicken on super special.
 
• Saturday is wine sampling day at Graziano Brothers.
 
• ShortE's BBQ (8805 Chambery Blvd., Johnston) offers  "kids eat free" deals on Friday and Saturday.
 
• Amruth (9974 Swanson Blvd., Clive) has 20 dishes on their Saturday and Sunday buffet, noon to 4 p.m. Of course, there will be dosas.
 
• Waterfront stores' Saturday special includes cocktail shrimp or raw oysters on the half shell for half price until 4 p.m.



• Guesthouse Tavern and Oyster (9500 University, West Des Moines) offers Surf & Turf specials Fridays and $33 prime rib dinners Saturdays.



• Gilroy's (1238 Eighth St., West Des Moines) does Saturday and Sunday brunch buffets for $24.99 for adults. Kids 6 and younger eat free.
 
• Rube's steakhouses offer a prime sirloin special on Sundays only, $29.
 
• Beaver Tap (4050 Urbandale Ave., Des Moines) offers $9 Philly cheesesteaks or hot honey chicken plus $8 biscuit and gravy breakfasts on Fridays.
 
• Smoking Goat Pub (3015 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines) offers walleye or steak dinner specials tonight and karaoke after 9 p.m. They have a 10 for $10 wings deal on Sundays. 
 
•  Jethro's Sunday special is burger baskets with fries for $9.95. Fridays they have open-faced turkey sandwiches with mashed potatoes and gravy for $12. 
 
• G Mig 's has Friday prime rib dinners with baked potatoes and asparagus for $32 or walleye on cous cous for $28.50. Saturday's special is stuffed pepper for $18.50.
 
• Heavenly Asian (225 Fifth St., Valley Junction) has an all-day Friday sale on orange chicken served with soup, crab Rangoon, egg roll and rice, $14, available for dine-in and phone carry-out.
 
• Destination Grille (2491 E. First St., Grimes) has a $40 prime rib dinner special Friday and Saturday. 
 
• Court Avenue Brewing Company (309 Court Ave., Des Moines) hosts Saturday and Sunday breakfast buffets for $23.99.

• Fareways have specials through Saturday on corned beef brisket point cuts at $3.98/pound, chicken hindquarters at $.99/pound and rye bread for $2.99/loaf.

• Whole Foods (4100 University Ave., West Des Moines) offers $1 oysters on Fridays with good selection and free shucking. 

• Aldi stores haves sales through Tuesday on corned beef brisket flat cuts at $5.49/pound, red potatoes at $2.49/5-pound bag, and boneless chicken thighs at $2.49/pound.

• Hy-Vee stores have a sale through Sunday on corned beef brisket points at $3.98/pound, cabbage at 48 cents/pound, and brats at 8/$12.

• Fresh Thyme (2800 University Ave., West Des Moines) is running a sale through Sunday on wild ahi and swordfish at $10.99/pound, and through Tuesday on spring asparagus at $2.99/pound and Coho salmon at $6.99/pound.
• Price Choppers have sales on corned beef brisket point cuts at $4.99/point, lemons at 2/$1, and rye bread at $2.99/loaf through Monday.

Music 
Damon Dotson is at Striking Sparrow 8 p.m. Saturday... Corbett Reeves plays Kelly's Little Nipper at 7 p.m. Friday... El Toreado Mexican Bar & Grill on EP True has live music from The Juan and Only on Friday from 6 p.m... Weary Ramblers play The Ingersoll at 5:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday … Willie Shay plays Simon’s at 7 p.m. Friday... Antonio Lopes Trio with Nate Sparks plays Louie’s Wine Dive Sunday at 5 p.m.... Gimikk  plays Mickey's Irish Pub, Waukee, at 8:30 p.m. Saturday.

— Jim Duncan, jd91446@aol.com

1865: Confederacy approves Black soldiers. On March 13, 1865, with the main Rebel armies facing long odds against much larger Union armies, the Confederacy, in a desperate measure, reluctantly approves the use of Black troops.  … READ MORE

1991: “Paris is Burning” premieres in New York. After more than five years of fundraising, shooting and editing, the documentary Paris is Burning debuts in New York City on March 13, 1991. The groundbreaking look at the culture and characters surrounding the city’s drag ball culture changed the way many people thought about drag, queerness and even documentaries themselves. … READ MORE

2020: Breonna Taylor is killed by police in botched raid. Shortly after midnight on March 13, 2020, Breonna Taylor, a 26-year-old Black emergency medical technician, is shot and killed by police in her Louisville, Kentucky apartment after officers busted through her door with a battering ram. … READ MORE

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