The fairly new programs at Baker, Benedictine, and Bethany will surely appreciate the short travel. Baker and Benedictine could probably sleep in their own beds and make the drive each morning. The Topeka businesses that supply the room and board should be told so they can make sure they have enough staff for that weekend and get to show the vistors how good it can be in Topeka.
I am surprised the tournament left Des Moines. I heard good things about the way it was run. I thought that NCAA D II or III was also in Des Moines.