402 US-218, La Porte City IA 50651
“Usually very kind staff but have had a few experiences where the employees are cussing even if kids are around. Not a huge deal to me but others seemed uncomfortable. One time an employee reminded me when I left $300 sitting on the counter after pulling it out of the ATM (pregnancy brain oops), so I really appreciated her and her integrity. This week there were only XL cups out at one time. Food is usually good but have had them mess our order up a few times. Overall not a bad place, I do like Kwik Stars food better and hope Casey's gets more variety eventually.”
115 25th Ave, Gilbertville IA 50634
“Good little Casey’s! 2 pump station(so 4 gas pumps in total) and a little small. I came during lunch hour on a week day and was a bit disappointed in the availability of the hot food, but for the size of the town, it was definitely adequate! The staff were super kind and quick to help, and the store looked clean and maintained. Good place to stop if needed.”
4550 Hess Rd, Waterloo IA 50701
“I highly recommend this place! Snacks, food, beer, hot food, gasoline, and lodging. Good ser vice staff! Currently the road is getting a major reconstruction. Hopefully they build a direct road to the casino.”
7305 La Porte Road, Washburn IA 50702
“I drive a plow truck that I had problems starting when it's really cold outside. I was buying diesel from every station you can imagine and by change i stopped at the BP in Washburn, IA on the way to a dentist appointment and filled up on a brutally cold day. The next morning I went out to start my truck for the day and to my SURPRISE it started right up for the first time because they really treat their diesel fuel. Needless to say I will never buy my fuel anywhere else. I even bother them with a yearly call to make sure they switched to their winter blend....sorry for that! ? thank you BP because of you I'm able to keep making money because you care enough to take care of your truckers and other diesel drivers. Also the staff always treat me really good when I'm there.”
201 IA-21, Dysart IA 52224
“I just want to give a shout-out to the people in the kitchen! Even when they are slammed with orders, they make each customer feel individual and heard. Plus the pizza is always good!”
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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