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When Traveling, Take Time to Exercise

September 17, 2019 6:53 am Published by

Life on the road can take its toll. Hours in a vehicle coupled with fast food meals can leave travelers feeling blah. Recharge and reset by making the most of your hotel’s exercise facilities. Nearly all hotels offer an exercise room or gym. Standard equipment often includes a treadmill, elliptical and bike, all three of which you will find in the exercise room at Blue Grass Inn & Suites, in Audubon, Iowa. High-intensity interval training is a ‘HIIT’ Cardio equipment... View Article

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Waspy’s Offers Free Showers & Laundry for Truckers

September 9, 2019 6:21 am Published by

At Waspy’s, we offer free showers and laundry facilities for truckers in addition to a designated truckers’ lounge area where you can relax. Waspy’s has free showers – towels included! Our 16-acre Audubon, Iowa, location has two spacious shower rooms. In addition to the showers, each room includes a vanity with a mirror, sink and plenty of counter space. Our showers are free to use. We even provide the towels! The showers are cleaned after every use, and we take... View Article

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Waspy’s Humidor Keeps Cigars Fresh

August 29, 2019 6:15 am Published by

In Waspy’s Spirits Den at our convenience store in Audubon, Iowa, you’ll find a cigar humidor. But why? Why is it important to keep cigars in a humidor? At Waspy’s, “We’re More than Just a Truck Stop.” We put our customers first, and for those who enjoy cigars, we want to offer the ideal condition for cigars. Our six-shelf humidor is located inside our Spirits Den. In order to keep cigars in tip-top, optimal shape, humidity must be regulated. Cigar... View Article

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Audubon Waspy’s Open 24-Hours a Day

August 26, 2019 6:30 am Published by

At Waspy’s Audubon, Iowa, location, you can stop for fuel day or night. The gas station and convenience store can meet your needs 24-hours a day. If you’re traveling across western Iowa and in search of a place to fuel your vehicle and yourself, look no further than Waspy’s, “We’re More than Just a Truck Stop.” Wide Range of Fuel Options Available Our 16-plus acre Audubon complex features an array of fuel options available all day, every day.  We have... View Article

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I-80 Travelers Stop at Waspy’s

August 20, 2019 6:33 am Published by

I-80 is the primary freight and travel route across Iowa. For truckers or travelers looking for a place to stop, there’s no better place than Waspy’s Truck Stop, in Audubon, Iowa. I-80 Crosses the Nation Crossing the nation from New Jersey to San Francisco, Interstate 80 is one of the great American roads. I-80 was designated in 1956 as one of the original routes of the Interstate Highway System. Construction on the final segment of the road was completed in... View Article

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Albert the Bull is an Audubon Landmark

August 15, 2019 7:36 am Published by

Audubon, Iowa, is a beef lover’s paradise. The western Iowa town is home to both Albert, the World’s Largest Bull, and The Feed Mill Restaurant. In a town with a population of just over 2,100, you can both see a 45-ton concrete bull and then dine on ribeye or prime sirloin steak or build-your-own ½ pound Feed Mill hamburger. Albert is Larger than Life Albert the Bull has been a feature of Audubon since 1964. The steelwork for his frame... View Article

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Truckers, Spend Your Rest Periods at Waspy’s

August 12, 2019 8:15 pm Published by

Truckers know federal requirements mandate rest periods. But where would you rather stop? Along the shoulder of an exit ramp? Or at Waspy’s, where we offer an array of services and home comforts and are “More than Just a Truck Stop.” The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration sets hours-of-service rules for truckers. Take advantage of the amenities offered at our Waspy’s locations during your off-duty hours. Waspy’s has two Iowa locations – Audubon and Templeton. Audubon The Audubon location sits... View Article

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Waspy’s Trucker’s Lounge

January 21, 2019 2:12 am Published by

A truck stop can be a trucker’s worst nightmare or a dream come true. At Waspy’s, we make truck drivers’ lives easier by providing the basic essentials and more, when away from home. After driving on the road all day, wouldn’t it be nice to take a hot shower or wash your clothes? Our trucker’s lounge is equipped with clean restrooms, a laundry unit, and an entertainment area. Not to mention, all of this is FREE! At Waspy’s, we offer... View Article

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Waspy’s Truck Stop Honored with Iowa Venture Award

December 7, 2018 4:09 pm Published by

Pictured left to right: Jeff Cranston, Director, Raccoon Valley Electric Cooperative; Dennis Kennebeck, Director, Raccoon Valley Electric Cooperative; Brady Boell, Director, Raccoon Valley Electric Cooperative; Mike Naig, IA Secretary of Agriculture; Doris Handlos, Waspy’s Truck Stop; Lawrence Handlos, Waspy’s Truck Stop; Beth Handlos, Waspy’s Truck Stop; Steve Seidl, Director, Raccoon Valley Electric Cooperative; Jim Gossett, CEO, Raccoon Valley Electric Cooperative; and Rand Fisher, President, IADG. Des Moines, IA – The Iowa Area Development Group (IADG), on behalf of Iowa’s rural... View Article

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