Ive been to Iowa 80 quite a few times. It is quite large.
As far as T/A owning it...I may be in error, but I do not think T/A "owns" Iowa 80. From what I understand Iowa 80 is ndependently owned. T/A sells its fuel.
Nothing inside that Truckstop resembles a T/A. Except for the fuel and the kiosk.
Maybe others, here have a better history of Iowa 80.
I remember Iowa 80, about 25years ago, and the original building, before all the add ons. Considerably different today vices then.
Edit: adding some links:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iowa_80
http://www.iowa80truckstop.com/History
Quote:
Iowa 80 Group owns Iowa 80 TA Truckstop, Walcott, Iowa; Joplin Petro, Joplin, Missouri; Oak Grove 70 Truckstop, Oak Grove, Missouri; Kenly 95 TA Truckstop, Kenly, North Carolina; Truckomats in: N. Little Rock, Arkansas; Temple, Georgia; South Holland, Illinois; Effingham, Illinois; Indianapolis, Indiana; Walcott, Iowa; Hebron, Ohio; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Laredo, Texas; CAT Scale Company and IOWA80.COM mail-order catalog and e-commerce web site.