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BLACKHAWK TO TAKE THE STAGE AT 45TH ANNUAL WALCOTT TRUCKERS JAMBOREE

03/14/2024

ShareWALCOTT, IOWA —   Iowa 80 Truckstop is thrilled to announce that BlackHawk will be this year’s Friday night headliner for the 45th Anniversary Walcott Truckers Jamboree.  The Walcott Truckers Jamboree is a summer event you won’t want to miss,... Read More »

SCOTT COUNTY’S NEWEST INDUSTRIAL PARK TO CELEBRATE GRAND OPENING ON FEBRUARY 27, 2024

01/31/2024

Share WALCOTT, IA – If you’ve driven north on Scott County Road Y40 near the Iowa 80 Truckstop in the past year, you’ve probably seen the red and tan building in various stages of construction. This building is poised to be Scott County’s newest industrial... Read More »

THE WORLD’S LARGEST TRUCKSTOP CELEBRATES 60 YEARS OF SERVING THE PROFESSIONAL DRIVER

01/15/2024

ShareWALCOTT, IOWA — This year marks 60 consecutive years Iowa 80 has been serving the professional driver and traveler; that’s 21,915 days or 525,600 hours of always being open and providing a safe, welcoming place for those needing a break from the road.... Read More »

WALCOTT SCHOOL GETS A VISIT FROM HAWKEYE FOOTBALL PLAYERS

11/14/2023

ShareWALCOTT, IA – At the end of October, the 390 students and staff at the Walcott Elementary School got the chance to meet Hawkeye football players Nick Jackson (#10) and Kaleb Brown (#3), courtesy of the Iowa 80 Truckstop in Walcott, Iowa through the Swarm... Read More »

WALCOTT TRUCKERS JAMBOREE ATTRACTS OVER 46,000

07/18/2023

ShareCelebration dedicated to America’s Truckers was a hit. WALCOTT, IOWA —   The World’s Largest Truckstop celebrated America’s truckers last week with an estimated 46,654 drivers, their families, and local residents in attendance during the 44th  Walcott... Read More »

A TRUCKLOAD OF FUN IS ABOUT TO BEGIN!

07/12/2023

ShareWALCOTT, IA – The fun is about to begin at the World’s Largest Truckstop, Iowa 80, in Walcott, Iowa. This week, we celebrate truckers and their contributions to the country at the 44th Annual Walcott Truckers Jamboree. Join us at the Iowa 80 Truckstop,... Read More »

THE IOWA 80 TRUCKSTOP CELEBRATES AMERICA’S TRUCKERS WITH 44TH ANNUAL WALCOTT TRUCKERS JAMBOREE

07/06/2023

ShareWALCOTT, IA – The countdown to the 44th Annual Walcott Truckers Jamboree starts now – with just a week until the best parking lot party of the year begins in Walcott, Iowa. The 2023 Walcott Truckers Jamboree proudly features an Antique Truck Display,... Read More »

100 YEARS OF TRUCKING! BIRTHDAY PARTY SET FOR 1923 MACK AB

06/12/2023

ShareWALCOTT, IA – The Iowa 80 Trucking Museum will host a 100th Birthday Party for its 1923 Mack AB on Friday, July 14th at 2:30 pm. The event will coincide with this year’s Walcott Truckers Jamboree, July 13-15. The public is welcome to attend the celebration... Read More »

SHENANDOAH ADDS WALCOTT TRUCKERS JAMBOREE AS STOP ON 50+ CITY REVIVAL TOUR!

02/15/2023

ShareWALCOTT, IOWA — Iowa 80 Truckstop is pleased to announce that Shenandoah will be this year’s Friday night headliner for the 44th Anniversary Walcott Truckers Jamboree. Shenandoah is set to take the stage on July 14th at 7:00 pm. “We are thrilled to... Read More »

40th Anniversary Walcott Truckers Jamboree Attendance Estimated at 45,000

07/19/2019

ShareMusic, Food & Fun to Celebrate Trucking! The World’s Largest Truckstop celebrated America’s truckers last week with 45,000 drivers and their families as well as local residents during the 40th Anniversary Walcott Truckers Jamboree.  Visitors came... Read More »

40 Years of Celebrating America’s Truckers!

07/03/2019

ShareThe 40th Anniversary Walcott Truckers Jamboree kicks off next week at The World’s Largest Truckstop. The 2019 Walcott Truckers Jamboree will feature a Super Truck Beauty Contest, Antique Truck Display; Iowa pork chop cookout; over 150 exhibits, Trucker Olympics;... Read More »

2019 Walcott Truckers Jamboree Concerts Announced

04/04/2019

ShareIowa 80 Truckstop is pleased to announce the musical acts who will take the stage to entertain attendees at this year’s 40th Anniversary Walcott Truckers Jamboree. Thursday, July 11, 7:00 PM               Davisson Brothers Band Friday, July... Read More »

2018 Walcott Truckers Jamboree Concerts Announced

04/02/2018

ShareIowa 80 Truckstop is pleased to announce the musical acts who will take the stage to entertain attendees at this year’s Walcott Truckers Jamboree. “We are excited to announce these great headliners,” says Heather DeBaillie, Marketing Manager. On Thursday,... Read More »

World’s Largest Truckstop Moves Forward With Massive Expansion and Remodel

10/31/2017

ShareIowa 80 Truckstop has begun a $10 million expansion and remodel project that will add 23,000 square feet to its already 100,000 square foot main building. As soon as this year’s Walcott Truckers Jamboree concluded construction fence went up and the project... Read More »

Walcott Truckers Jamboree Attendance Over 44,500

07/28/2017

ShareTrucks, Music & Family Fun! The World’s Largest Truckstop celebrated America’s truckers last week with 44,523 drivers and their families as well as local residents during the 38th Annual Walcott Truckers Jamboree.  Visitors came from 25 different... Read More »

Walcott Truckers Jamboree Kicks Off Next Week!

07/05/2017

ShareThe 38th Annual Walcott Truckers Jamboree kicks off next week at The World’s Largest Truckstop. The 2017 Walcott Truckers Jamboree will feature a Super Truck Beauty Contest, Antique Truck Display; Iowa pork chop cookout; over 175 exhibits, Trucker Olympics;... Read More »

Walcott Truckers Jamboree Attendance Tops 43,000

07/19/2016

ShareTrucks, Exhibits, Pork Chops & Concerts! The World’s Largest Truckstop celebrated America’s truckers last week with 43,233 drivers and their families as well as local residents during the 37th Annual Walcott Truckers Jamboree.  Visitors came from... Read More »

All Things Trucking Roll into Walcott Next Week

07/07/2016

ShareIowa 80 Truckstop’s 37th Annual Walcott Truckers Jamboree will kick off next week on July 14th for three full days of all things trucking. The event will feature nearly 150 exhibits; a Super Truck Beauty Contest, Antique Truck Display; Iowa pork chop cookout;... Read More »

Iowa 80 Kitchen Chef Competes on Food Network Show “Chopped”

03/01/2016

ShareJake Harbeck, chef at the Iowa 80 Kitchen, the full-service restaurant inside the World’s Largest Truckstop, is competing on the Food Network’s show Chopped:Truck Stop Stars.  The episode will feature four talented truck stop chefs who bring their renowned... Read More »

Walcott Truckers Jamboree Starts Today!

07/09/2015

ShareIowa 80 Truckstop’s 36th Annual Walcott Truckers Jamboree will be in full swing today at 10:00 AM for three full days of everything trucking. The event will feature nearly 175 exhibits; a Super Truck Beauty Contest, Antique Truck Display; Iowa pork chop... Read More »

Walcott Truckers Jamboree Kicks Off Next Week

07/01/2015

ShareIowa 80 Truckstop’s 36th Annual Walcott Truckers Jamboree will kick off next week on July 9th for three full days of everything trucking. The event will feature nearly 175 exhibits; a Super Truck Beauty Contest, Antique Truck Display; Iowa pork chop cookout;... Read More »

High Energy Concert Line Up Booked for This Year’s Walcott Truckers Jamboree

06/25/2015

ShareIowa 80 Truckstop is pleased to announce its slate of five different performers who will take the stage to entertain attendees at this year’s Walcott Truckers Jamboree. “We have a fun, high energy line up this year,” says Heather DeBaillie, Marketing... Read More »

Iowa 80 Truckstop & CAT Scale Award Grants

12/17/2014

ShareIowa 80 Truckstop and CAT Scale Company have awarded its first round of grants to local organizations from the recently established Iowa 80 / CAT Scale Go Iowa Fund Grant Program. Iowa 80 Truckstop and CAT Scale Company established the fund through the Community... Read More »

Iowa 80 Truckstop Listed as Coolest Truck Stop

10/10/2014

ShareIowa 80 Truckstop, the World’s Largest Truckstop, located in Walcott, Iowa, was recently listed by Truckdriving Biz and one of the coolest truck stops. “This is a neat honor; especially in the year of our 50th Anniversary”, says Delia Moon Meier, owner... Read More »

Walcott Truckers Jamboree Attracts Over 44,000 Trucks, Pork Chops, Cake and Concerts!

07/15/2014

Share  The World’s Largest Truckstop celebrated America’s truckers last week with 44,360 drivers and their families as well as local residents during the 35th Anniversary Walcott Truckers Jamboree.  Visitors came from 23 different states and Canada to display... Read More »