Standard Oil opened the Iowa 80 Truckstop in 1964, and it was managed for nearly 20 years by Bill Moon, who bought the business in 1984. His love of trucks lead the truck stop to grow and add many amenities and even a trucking museum.
Iowa 80 Truckstop Turns 60 [Photos]
Bill Moon, Iowa 80 Truckstop founder, is shown with a 1923 Mack.
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An aerial photo from 1964 shows Iowa 80.
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A vintage sign promotes the restaurant at Iowa 80.
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Trucks are shown parked side by side at Iowa 80.
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Shown, from 1964, are some of Iowa 80's first service trucks.
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The west entrance to Iowa 80 welcomes travelers.
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