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Heart of America continues investment in Des Moines

Less than a month after celebrating the topping off of their new Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, Jordan Creek, officials of Heart of America Restaurants and Inns are officially breaking ground for a Fairfield Inn & Suites, 6880 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA. The hotel is expected to open in March 2008 with 82 rooms and 25 employees in the $6m development. This newest addition to the company's portfolio is franchised from Marriott International, Inc.

This Fairfield Inn & Suites is the newest prototype with upgraded interior design and technology amenities including flat panel TVs and connectivity panel in every room. An indoor swimming pool, fitness center and 15 suites will complete the property.

Heart of America Restaurants & Inns was founded in 1978 by Mike Whalen with the original Machine Shed Restaurant. The company has developed, owns and operates 26 restaurants and hotels in six Midwestern states. Des Moines area operations include the Radisson Hotel Des Moines Airport and Johnny's Italian Steakhouse next to the Fairfield site; the Comfort Suites, Sleep Inn and Machine Shed Restaurant at Living History Farms; and the Wildwood Lodge.

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