A little more than 16 months after a groundbreaking ceremony was held for a new business in Audubon, a ribbon-cutting will take place Tuesday, featuring Iowa’s Governor and a Congressman. Waspy’s Truck Stop will hold the ceremony 9-a.m. Tuesday at their facility located on the south side of Audubon, at 2079 Highway 71. The $18-million dollar construction project, which spans nearly 16 acres, includes a restaurant that opened Sept. 4th, as well as two-story, 36-room inn and suites, is run by the Lawrence Handlos family. Later this fall, the Waspy’s Truck Service Center will be open and it will include four truck wash bays, tire repair and diesel repair.  The new location features a 140,000-gallon fuel storage capacity, with multiple fuel options.

Tuesday’s event includes appearances by Governor Kim Reynolds and Congressman Steve King. Visitors will receive a tour of the Blue Grass Inn and Suites from 10-a.m. Until Noon, and again from 4-until 6-p.m. Two Palms Grilling takes place beginning at 10-a.m., with 1,000 pork loin sandwiches being given away all day. If you stop by the convenience store you can register for some great door prizes as well.