Typical small town convenience store along the main drag. It's open until 11pm, and after that,…read morethis little burg rolls up their sidewalks until tomorrow. Seating area inside and Godfathers Pizza are the highlights. Gas is a little higher priced than what you can find in the city, but not so much that you feel gouged.

As Shelby said in her review below, "If your gas light is…read moreon in your car, then this place will fit the bill. They also have free air, which for whatever reason, I always like. Otherwise, there isn't much to offer here. There is a tiny convenience store inside, with the most basics of basics (soda, chips, smokes, etc)." that pretty much sums this place up perfectly. To be a bit more verbose with it though, theres much more to talk about. This location is great to go to in the middle of the night in the summer if your suicidal and want to catch a bullet, or you really want to live out your dream of being Jake Gyllenhaal in nightcrawlers and have way too many gopro's at your disposal. I'm using black humor because I live across the street off of Read, and I get to hear the rootie-tootie-point-and-shooties multiple times a week when the season is right. I don't know when the last time the pumps were calibrated, but the last 2 times I've gotten gas here, my car has only gotten around 200 miles to a tank, when i usually get about 340. Maybe the gas is bad, maybe the pumps are off and I'm not actually getting 16.4 gallons, maybe councilman Ben Gray needs to take up this as his next cause involving this location and figure out whats going on with the gas situation. I don't know, I'm just a guy on the internet who's got enough free time at the moment to write a yelp review for a gas station. Last couple times I've also seen the full to overflowing trash cans others have described, and there is a higher than average likelihood of running into a "Gasoline Grifter" at this location, asking you for 5 bucks for gas so they can make it to there neighbors babies sisters cousins dog-walkers Bar Mitzfah. I always offer to swipe my card at their pump and let them get some gas that way. Funny how at that point, they aren't actually interested in gas, but yet they had just said they needed gas a second ago That having been said, there is free air on the south side of the building, which is always a nice thing to find at a gas station.

As a gas station, Howell's offers three grades of fuel, pay at the pump, free air, an ATM, a…read moremechanic on duty, and limited snacks. As a part of the Minne Lusa/Florence Field neighborhood, this location is not a good neighbor. Living across the street, I often have to pick up trash that has blown out of the overflowing trash cans into my yard. There are sketchy vehicles loitering in the parking lot, or making short trips back and forth several times an hour. In warmer months, it's not uncommon that the parking lot become an after hours gathering place where people go after the bars close. On the good nights, this ends with loud music and yelling. On bad nights, this ends with me checking my siding for bullet holes in the morning. This BP is on the local gang unit's radar for a reason. In 2017, this was the go to place for local gang violence on the anniversary of several members' deaths. As a neighborhood, Minne Lusa petitioned OPD and Ben Gray to approach the owner about restricting the hours he was open to encourage a decline in gang activity. Thankfully, there has been less gun violence since, but the unsavory and unneighborly activity hasn't stopped. I have made the choice to not patronize this location, instead taking my business down the road to the Shell on 30th and Bondesson. Even when I only need a gallon or so for my lawn mower or snow blower.

As the day wore on we must pull off! Here we go a place where one can truly rest…read more Welcome to Shelby, Iowa! Our brief passing here was truly inspiring. As one pulls into this local neighborhood gas station white picket fence and garden sit next to the business. If you need gasoline, diesel, or battery charging stations here we can get some energy and be on our way. The restroom and the store are very clean and open. They offer breakfast cooked as a grab and go. If you want pizza express in the morning this is available too. Weary travels of all sorts haunt here for different food, drinks, and snacks. Sit down and relax for a bit, wander around the garden with the white picket fence next door. Feel how the world around you is alive and thriving. As we move we get our heart and spirit back into focus. Life is the ultimate journey. Our goal to make others smile and spread awareness of love. Recharge your batteries with nature and all her magic as you eat a snack and enjoy life with a short break of "happy!" Now it's time to get back on the road here we go.

Bright lights beckoning from the highway? Check! Gas available to purchase? Check! Chargers for…read moreTeslas? Check! But can you use their bathroom at 11:45 pm? Oh hell no. We'll take your money but unlike every other gas station and charging station all along interstate 80, we won't provide you with basic service services. You see we don't believe in customer service but we do love your sweet, sweet cash.

great prices and staff. i fill up all my vehicles and dirt…read morebikes, with their no ethanol, premium. love the car wash, one of best around and inexpensive

This is a great fuel station and convenient store. It's owned privately and proudly…read more The employees are super friendly and sincere. They have a small selection of beer, mostly domestics, coffee drinks, milk and the usual convenient store beverages. If you find yourself out in the country this is a great place to stop and fuel up.

The parking lot was covered with litter, so this should have been a warning. The restroom has not…read morebeen cleaned this century- I moved stalls 2 times before settling, there was feces in the toilet bowls the counters were wet and grimy, and the trashcan overflowing.. The food court looked more clean, but we know that those employees are hired differently. I didn't take a chance with food. I looked around for a fresh piece of fruit but never found anything. The coffee bar had a healthy selection to meet any need for a long haul driver. I walked in with a couple from Wisconsin- they purchased one bottle of water and asked me if I knew what was at the next exit, I directed them to Shelby.

I stopped here to wait for a storm to pass. It was so nice that I decided to spend the night in my…read moretravel trailer. I never spend the night at truck stops, but this one was very clean and felt safe with the location, lights. large parking lot and convenience store. The people that worked there were very friendly. The gas prices were cheaper than other stations also.

Line can be slow cause it can get busy with food and ice cream orders but always yummy and great…read moreapps

Forget Dairy Queen and their high prices Dairy Den in Missouri Valley Iowa has delicious ice cream…read moreat a fantastic price. We had 2 small cups and it only came to $4.95!! Good size portions! The pup cup (that came with a bone) was also a good size. Make them your ice cream go to!

Awesome store to have in a small town great produce to choose excellent workers great hoursread more

Small town grocery stores are harder and harder to find these days. Having one close to us, that is…read morefamily owned, and with a great selection is a huge plus! The staff is always friendly and helpful as well. The store itself is clean and well maintained also. We will support this little store with all we can to make sure places like this don't subcome to the big corporations