If You’re on the Road In Iowa, Take a Break! There’s Ample Parking at Waspy’s Being on the road all the time is hard work. It takes special people to be a part of the trucking industry. Long, tiring hours, being away from friends and family is difficult. That is one of the main reasons that we do what we do at Waspy’s Truck Stops in both Audubon and Templeton, IA. It starts with plenty of truck parking so you... View Article
Convenient? Of Course! Delicious? Definitely! We have all been on the road and thought “I could really use a bite to eat!” So you stop by the closest gas station or convenience store and grab food that just barely qualifies as a snack. Wishing it was something different … better! Better than the usual gas station food. If you are traveling in Iowa, and have that familiar growl in your stomach, you do not have to wish for better anymore!... View Article
If You are a Trucker in Iowa, Waspy’s Has You Covered At Waspy’s we truly value each and every truck driver that travels through our state. We know you work hard, and deserve a truck stop that gives you what you are looking for. There are certain things that when asked, truckers indicated are a must while they are on the road: we have clean facilities, grab and go convenience, darn good food, and ample parking. That is just the... View Article
Family-Owned Waspy’s Goal is to Be Your One Stop For All Your Needs While Traveling in the Midwest At Waspy’s, we know that we are lucky enough to serve both our local community and all the wonderful travelers that take I-80 through Iowa. Being a truck stop near I-80 Iowa, our goal is to provide you with a one-stop location for all your travel needs, including everyone from the casual traveler to the most well-seasoned trucker traveling the midwest. Our... View Article
Attractions Worth Driving To… Templeton, IA may not be a metropolis like Des Moines, but the area sure does have a lot to offer. In fact, If you are traveling towards Omaha or Des Moines, or if you just want to check out some local sites, Templeton, IA has much to offer the curious traveler. Here is Waspy’s Top 5 Attractions in Templeton, IA: #1 Templeton Distillery The Templeton Distillery has been around for quite some time. In fact, the... View Article
Waspy’s Templeton location has an outdoor covered gazebo, which makes it a perfect spot to enjoy a meal or relax. After long hours in the car or truck, we understand sometimes you just want to be outdoors for a few minutes. Our Templeton gazebo offers a picnic area with ample seating. Our gazebo is shaded from the sun, and can be a perfect location to enjoy a Grab & Go meal from our Templeton kitchen. So, take a break, and... 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
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
“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
The Handlos family, owners of Waspy’s Truck Stops in Audubon and Templeton, recently donated $100,000 toward a new cancer treatment center in Carroll, Iowa. The donation was made to St. Anthony Regional Hospital for its planned $16.5 million regional cancer center. In fact, construction started in April 2019, and the new St. Anthony Regional Cancer Center is slated to open in the fall of 2020. The cancer center will include three dedicated physicians, two radiation therapists, a dosimetrist, oncology-certified nurses,... View Article
