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Hunting In Central Iowa

November 11, 2020 7:34 pm

November Hunting To Iowans and Midwesterners alike, November is an important month. Why you may ask? Well, it is hunting season, of course! Hunting in central Iowa is a fluid practice during the month of November. More specifically, public hunting practices in November are designated as the most popular to access in the state. In fact, there are numerous public lands and parks to choose from in Iowa. Ultimately, the ‘game’ you are attempting to hunt will be a deciding... View Article

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Stop by Waspy's for a quick snack or anything else you need on your road trip!

Quick Snack Stop

October 26, 2020 3:50 pm

One Stop Shop Waspy’s Truck Stop has so much to offer its customers. Its quick snack stop is one of these fantastic offers. Waspy’s has two convenient snack stop locations: Audubon and Templeton, Iowa. Both of our locations are spacious, clean, and convenient. Our staff is friendly and ready to serve you whether it be 6pm in the evening or 2am at our 24 hour shop in Audubon, Iowa. Our convenient stores have fresh coffee bars, comfortable sitting areas, and... View Article

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The five star reviews are in: Waspy's is not your ordinary truck stop!

5 Stars for Waspy’s-More Than Just a Truckstop

October 13, 2020 2:11 am

We Love Our Customers Waspy’s Truck Stop likes to say we are ‘more than just a truck stop’. We pride ourselves on keeping our facilities clean and updated. In fact, we strive to make our customers feel ‘at home’ whether their stay is short or long. Whether you stop into one of our convenience stores, stop at our fuel education center, or use our indoor pool at the Blue Grass Inn & Suites, we want to meet your expectations. As... View Article

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Get your car clean at Waspy's car wash!

Wash Your Car At Waspy’s

September 30, 2020 4:04 am

Spot Clean Your Car This Fall Fall is that time of year when our cars get dirty from changing weather. Lots of rain brings lots of extra mud, and the mix dirties are car even more. This is why you should wash your car at Waspy’s this fall. Both of our locations including Audubon and Templeton, have a 24 hour service car wash. This is extremely convenient as both of our locations our located on Highway 71 near I-80. In... View Article

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Truck Driver Appreciation

September 9, 2020 10:47 pm

National Truck Driver Appreciation Week We appreciate our truck drivers! In fact, did you know that National Truck Driver Appreciation Week is coming up? September 13th-20th to be exact. We appreciate our truck drivers all year long, but it sure is great to have one week devoted to these hardworking drivers. As trucking.org states; “National Truck Driver Appreciation Week is an important time for America to pay respect and thank all the professional truck drivers for their hard work and... 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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The Handlos are the winners of the live large award. Pictured here.

Handlos Couple Receives Audubon Live Large Award

March 6, 2020 8:03 pm

Waspy’s owners, Doris and Lawrence “Waspy” Handlos, were the recipients of the first Live Large Award. This was 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... View Article

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Waspy's coolers with sodas and drinks

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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If you are getting married, you can reserve a block of rooms at Blue Grass Inn & Suites

Planning a Wedding? Reserve a Block of Hotel Rooms

February 27, 2020 8:43 pm

Planning a wedding is a complex undertaking. There are numerous tasks, places to be, and things to organize. However, don’t underestimate the importance of reserving a block of hotel rooms for your guests.  If you’re hosting a wedding in Audubon, Carroll County, or the surrounding western Iowa region, consider having your guests stay comfortably at Blue Grass Inn & Suites. You may reserve a Wedding Block at Any Time. “We love weddings,” said Beth Handlos Wahlert, Chief Operating Officer of... View Article

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