Waspy’s Recognized by Iowa Pork Producers Association
Waspy's and the Handlos family were recently recognized by the Iowa Pork Producers Association for the jobs they've brought to Iowa.
Waspy's and the Handlos family were recently recognized by the Iowa Pork Producers Association for the jobs they've brought to Iowa.
RV sales are skyrocketing. With new RV owners taking to the road, they’re bound to be faced with a very important question. “Where can I dump my RV waste?” Waspy’s has RV waste stations at both their Audubon and Templeton locations. The summer of 2020 has seen a boom in RV sales. Business Insider reported RV dealers are seeing a spike in purchases with some manufacturers struggling to keep up with orders. COVID-19 has restricted international travel and made many... View Article
As we face the COVID-19 virus, simple tasks such as filling your car with gas, can feel daunting. What steps can you take to protect yourself from COVID-19 while fueling up? At Waspy’s, the health and safety of our customers and staff is our top priority. We always try to keep our fuel pumps clean, no mater the season, but during COVID-19 we’re focused on conducting extra cleaning of the fuel pump handles and touchpads throughout the day. We also... View Article
Waspy’s gift cards make great gifts for graduating seniors. Help the grads in your life “fuel up” for their next adventure. We’re so proud of all our graduating seniors in the Audubon and Templeton areas. The COVID-19 pandemic meant the Class of 2020 faced challenges unlike any others, and the grads rose to the occasion. Gift Cards Help Grads ‘Fuel Up’ for Their Next Adventure A gift card to Waspy’s in Audubon or Templeton is an ideal way to celebrate... View Article
At Waspy’s, we want to see your artistic creativity! Children are invited to enter our Easter Coloring Contest! While you’re at Waspy’s in either Audubon or Templeton, pick up coloring pages for the kids. The coloring pages will be located by the cash register. However, as much as we love families, we ask that during these current times you don’t bring your children into public areas. Keep them safe at home. To help keep everyone healthy and safe, you can... View Article
Waspy’s owners Doris and Lawrence “Waspy” Handlos were the recipients of the first Live Large Award, presented by the Audubon Chamber of Commerce. The chamber’s annual dinner in February celebrated the community’s accomplishments during the previous year. Award Echos New Chamber Slogan The Live Large award corresponds with the newly developed “Live Large” slogan and logo for the Audubon Chamber of Commerce. The logo features Albert, The World’s Largest Bull. The statue is an Audubon landmark. “As the logo has... View Article
Whether you call it pop, soda, or cola, Waspy’s has it. The wall of glass-fronted cooler doors at their Audubon and Templeton locations showcases an array of drink options. Waspy’s takes pride in the variety of drink offerings its convenience stores provide. The Audubon store alone has products behind 14 different cooler doors, and the number of cooler doors in Templeton rivals that. Behind the doors, neatly lined up and refreshingly chilled, is a wide array of drink options. Waspy’s... View Article
February is National Hot Breakfast Month, and there’s no place better to grab breakfast than at Waspy’s. The Average American Eats Breakfast Only 3 Times a Week It is said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, yet with our busy lives, too many of us don’t make time for breakfast. A national survey revealed the average American eats breakfast only 3 days a week, while 13% of those surveyed rarely or never eat breakfast. Eating the... View Article
“When we talk about clean, we really mean it. From the bathrooms to the floors, it’s all very clean.” Beth Handlos Wahlert, Waspy’s Chief Operating Officer Truck stops and cleanliness don’t normally go together, but at Waspy’s, the staff takes pride in keeping the Audubon and Templeton truck stops clean. “We hear a lot of compliments about the cleanliness of our stores,” said Beth Handlos Wahlert, Chief Operating Officer at Waspy’s. “When we talk about clean, we really mean it.... View Article
Waspy’s Truck Stop will help the Audubon Chamber of Commerce and business community “Celebrate Audubon” at the chamber’s annual banquet on Saturday, Feb. 1. Waspy’s, along with Audubon State Bank and Pat Kaiser’s Christiansen Motors are sponsoring two football helmets to be auctioned off at the banquet. Celebrating Iowa’s great football tradition, the two helmets represent Iowa State University and the University of Iowa. The Hawkeye helmet is autographed by Noah Fant, a former Iowa player who now plays tight... View Article