Grab and Go, or Stay Awhile, Waspy’s Will Feed You Good! If you are hungry and on the road in Iowa, then look no further than Waspy’s Truck Stop. Our two locations in Audubon, Iowa, and Templeton, Iowa have the food that will get your engine fueled up, and make your tummy happy! Whether you are on the move and need to grab and go, or if you feel like staying for a while to refuel, our food will satisfy... 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 I80 through Iowa. Being a truck stop near I80 in 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... View Article
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 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
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
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
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
At Waspy’s, we’re proud to be a part of Iowa. We have gas stations and truck stops in both Audubon and Templeton. On a daily basis, we serve Iowa residents and visitors alike. The Hawkeye State was the 29th state to join the union, so please enjoy this list of 29 fun facts about Iowa. Iowa Facts 1 – Iowa joined the union in 1846 during the presidency of James Polk. Prior to becoming a state, the region was part... View Article
Not only is Waspy’s “More Than Just a Truck Stop” both our Audubon and Templeton locations are destinations. We want you to enjoy your visit. Here are 5 fun things to do at Waspy’s. 1. Savor one of our homemade donuts Glazed? Jelly Filled? Frosted? Whatever your donut preference, we have it. Or try one of our gooey cinnamon rolls or tasty pastries. You can’t go wrong with a sweet treat. 2. Try a new bottled drink At Waspy’s, our... View Article
