Heartland Inn

The company was put up for sale by Joe Minard at the start of June 2007, the sale includes Heartland Midwest Management and 18 of the 19 properties (All except the Clear Lake, IA Location) Only one location remains in Iowa City/Coralville, Iowa.

In 1984, Joe Minard and Ross Christensen of Waterloo began efforts to develop hotels.

The majority of Heartland Inns are "rooms only" facilities, but many of the hotels have swimming pools.

The hotels also offer a deluxe continental breakfast featuring over 30 different hot and cold items.

American Cancer Society has since endorsed the smoke-free status of Heartland Inn.