Waspy's Truck Stop Templeton Iowa Location

This article provides tips for avoiding COVID-19 while pumping gas, such as hand sanitizer.

Tips To Protect Yourself From COVID-19 While Pumping Gas

June 29, 2020 3:45 pm

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

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Waspy's gift cards are perfect for your graduate!

Waspy’s Gift Cards Are Perfect For Grads

May 21, 2020 4:26 pm

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

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Let Waspy’s Quench Your Thirst

March 5, 2020 10:47 pm

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

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At Waspy’s, Clean Stores Mean Happy Customers

January 15, 2020 5:07 pm

“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

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Owner of Waspy’s Donated to New Regional Cancer Center

December 16, 2019 8:00 pm

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

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Waspy’s Offers Beer and Spirits for Your Christmas Celebrations

December 11, 2019 9:04 pm

During the Middle Ages, engaging in the festive tradition of “going a-wassailing” involved singing carols in return for drinks. In our contemporary times, the need for songs has diminished, as Waspy’s proudly offers an extensive array of beer and spirits to elevate your Christmas celebrations. The synergy between Christmas and holiday drinks is undeniable. The cold winter nights provide the perfect backdrop for indulging in a variety of warm, comforting beverages that enhance the festive spirit. Combat the chill of... View Article

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Winter Car Wash Keeps Rust Away

November 29, 2019 5:05 am

Salt can help melt ice and keep roads clear, but the mineral is rough on vehicles. Regular car washes during the winter months can protect your auto. Top-notch car washes are at both the Templeton and Audubon locations of Waspy’s Truck Stop. Automatic and hand wash bays are available at the car washes. The Iowa Department of Transportation spends approximately $13 million each year on road salt. That doesn’t even start to count what individual Iowa towns, cities, and counties... View Article

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Waspy’s Offers Free Truck Parking

November 22, 2019 10:07 pm

A shortage of truck parking spaces is a major concern for truck drivers. However, Waspy’s Truck Stop, which has Iowa locations in both Audubon and Templeton, offers free truck parking. The American Trucking Associations noted that finding a safe parking place is a primary cause of truck driver stress. On average, truck drivers spend an hour a day searching for parking. ELD (electronic logging device) mandates mean truckers’ hours are tightly tracked. Spending extra minutes searching for parking is no... View Article

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Waspy’s Earns Spirit of Excellence Award

November 8, 2019 4:56 pm

Waspy’s Truck Stop’s Templeton location received The Spirit of Excellence Award from the Carroll Area Development Corporation on Nov. 5, 2019. The award recognizes Carroll County businesses that invest resources in projects resulting in a larger property tax base and additional quality jobs in Carroll County. The prestigious honor was presented to the Handlos family, who own and operate Waspy’s. Handlos Family Owns Waspy’s Waspy’s Truck Stop is under the owner and leadership of Lawrence “Waspy” and Doris (Quandt) Handlos.... View Article

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6 Tips to Stay Safe Pumping Gas

October 3, 2019 4:51 pm

When you’re at the gas pump, safety should be a priority. At Waspy’s, our customers are our top priority. We want them to be mindful while at the pump. Here are 6 tips to help you stay safe pumping gas. Here are six tips to keep you safe while pumping gas. 1 – While pumping gas, don’t leave the engine running Static electricity-related incidents at the gas pump are uncommon, but they can happen. A spark from static electricity can... View Article

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