1400 Industrial Park Road, Ellsworth IA 50075
“We were on our way home from picking up my elderly mother-in-law from a hospital in Des Moines and had to make a bathroom stop. One staff lady opened up a shower stall for us, as she could see we needed extra space, ie walker, close proximity to mother-in-law. We thought it was extra nice. She deserves a customer service award.”
1111 IA-175, Ellsworth IA 50075
“Never did I ever think that I’d take the time to review a gas station but this Kum & Go has been my comfort stop on the way from Waterloo to Des Moines the past year and a half. I love that I can rely on them to have healthier snacks in stock in addition to my sugary cravings. Seriously love the rebrand, the falafel sandwich, the staff, the lactose-free options, all of it! I’ve even been able to buy a last minute birthday present for my nephew here ?.”
1704 Broad St, Story City IA 50248
“The whole place is 5 stars. As someone who is NEVER impressed, this Kwik Star deserves its 5 stars. I will never go to the Loves unless I have to. This will be my stop from now on. Kwik Star definitely got this one right. Whatever you do, Kwik Star, keep doing whatever you're doing here and don't change.”
527 Park Avenue, Story City IA 50248
“I love it here !!! Story City is a great town full of amazing people. I'm blessed to have the opportunity to be a manger at Yeswa. Stop in and see us anytime !!”
301 Main Street, Jewell IA 50130
“A locally owned replacement 😢 they rehired some of Chuck's employees in the kitchen which is a bonus! 👏👏 I pray Chuck is enjoying retirement!”
1625 Broad St, Story City IA 50248
“I'm a frequent flier here. The pizza is always good, and the bathrooms are clean. Nathan is exceptional. He helped me jump start my vehicle when the battery died in the parking lot. He deserves a raise!”
The Iowa retailer, the third-largest convenience store operator in the country, built its new three-year plan around three priorities: store growth, food and beverage expansion, and kitchen technology upgrades. The company plans to add 120 stores during the current fiscal year. Its previous plan, launched in 2023, delivered more than 500 new stores and earned the company a spot in the S&P 500.
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