April 23, 2024

Mid-Iowa Motel under new ownership

By JOHN JENNINGS

Bhavesh Darji, also known as “Bob,” stands in one of the newly-remodeled rooms at the Mid-Iowa Motel. Bob and his wife Darshna purchased the motel in November 2011, and took over operations on June 15. (John Jennings)

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When Bhavesh Darji and his wife Darshna saw the ad for a motel for sale in Newton, they had to check it out. After visiting Newton, they were impressed with the reception they received from residents here.

“We like this town. The people are friendly and business is good,” said Bhavesh, also known as “Bob.”

The couple from Monee, Ill., purchased the Mid-Iowa Motel last November and moved to Newton to take over operations of the motel June 15. The couple are in the process of renovating each of the 18 units, and currently have two completed.

Other updates include Wi-Fi in each room, as well as cable television and free local telephone calls. The couple plans on weekly as well as daily and monthly rates for the rooms.

For more information about the Mid-Iowa Motel, call their new phone number, (641) 275-9193.

John Jennings can be contacted at (641) 792-3121 ext. 425 or via email at jjennings@newtondailynews.com.