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At Waspy’s, Clean Stores Mean Happy Customers

January 15, 2020 5:07 pm Published by

“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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Waspy’s Will Help Celebrate Audubon at Chamber Dinner

January 6, 2020 4:22 pm Published by

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

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Celebrate New Year’s Eve at The Feed Mill

December 26, 2019 8:55 pm Published by

Make it your resolution to ring in the new year and the new decade with an evening at The Feed Mill.  On New Year’s Eve, The Feed Mill Restaurant will be open until 1 a.m. to help welcome 2020. The restaurant is located on the Waspy’s Truck Stop complex, just down the road from Interstate 80, in Audubon, Iowa. From 4 p.m. until 10 p.m., you can order off The Feed Mill menu or try Waspy’s New Year’s special, a... View Article

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Waspy’s Owners Donate to New Regional Cancer Center

December 16, 2019 8:00 pm Published by

The Handlos family, owners of Waspy’s Truck Stops in Audubon and Templeton, recently pledged $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.  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 and a... View Article

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Waspy’s Offers Beer and Spirits for Your Christmas Celebrations

December 11, 2019 9:04 pm Published by

In the Middle Ages, to “go a-wassailing” would mean singing carols in exchange for drinks. Today, no songs are necessary. Waspy’s has all the alcoholic beverages you need to make your Christmas festive. Christmas and holiday drinks go hand and hand. Cold winter nights pair well with warm holiday beverages. Take the chill out of snowy December days with spiked hot chocolate. Or maybe your family opts for traditional egg nog or mulled wine. Spirts Den Features Array of Options... View Article

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Winter Car Wash Keeps Rust Away

November 29, 2019 5:05 am Published by

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 Published by

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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The Feed Mill Offers a Thanksgiving Day Buffet

November 11, 2019 5:18 pm Published by

6 Reasons to Celebrate the Holiday at the Feed Mill Thanksgiving is a time to count your blessings, but it’s hard to feel gratitude if you’re frazzled and stressed. Preparing the Thanksgiving meal can be a daunting task. The monumental effort it takes to feed a crowd means the day is less of a relaxing holiday and more of kitchen warfare. However, it doesn’t have to be that way. The Feed Mill Restaurant is offering a Thanksgiving Day Buffet from... View Article

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Waspy’s Earns Spirit of Excellence Award

November 8, 2019 4:56 pm Published by

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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Book a Room to Escape Holiday Drama

October 25, 2019 2:49 pm Published by

The holiday season is fast approaching, and holiday time means family time. However, do you sometimes find yourself having TOO much family time at the holidays? Book a room at Blue Grass Inn & Suites to give you and your family some time apart. Reports show most Americans experience tension at family events, with one psychologist noting 75% of people said they had at least one family member who got on their nerves. Thanksgiving and Christmas are holidays of joy,... View Article

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