One of my favorite hotel chains is finally making an appearance in the corridor. Drury Development Corporation, based in Missouri, will open a Drury Inn and Suites in the Iowa River Landing (artistic rendering above).

The Coralville location will feature 180 guest rooms and my favorite, the 5:30 Kickback... which provides complimentary food and drinks for guests. That kickback is one of the many reasons Julie and I enjoy staying at the Drury in downtown St. Louis when visiting the Gateway City for Cardinals games. I expect it will be a popular location for Hawkeye fans as well.

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