Hy-Vee Pharmacy

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. It was just another day at Hy-Vee Pharmacy when a delivery driver pulled up with an unusual package. As he approached the counter, the pharmacist noticed something odd: the label read ‘Liquid Joy’ but contained what looked like tiny umbrellas. The pharmacist raised an eyebrow and asked, 'Liquid Joy, huh?' The delivery driver shrugged and said it was from a new supplier. After some hesitation, they decided to give it a try—just one bottle for testing purposes. Later that evening, a regular customer walked in smiling widely and exclaimed, 'Hey, I feel like I'm on vacation!' Turns out, Liquid Joy was actually a tropical fruit juice.

2. A customer asked the pharmacist, ‘Do you ever get tired of saying “It’s not in stock”?’ The next morning, every shelf was empty. The pharmacist scratched his head and said, ‘I guess I’ll just say it once: It’s never out of stock!’ And from that day on, a delivery driver started leaving full boxes behind the counter every night. No one knew whose they were, but everyone got what they needed.

3. At Hy-Vee Pharmacy, every morning begins with the same routine—until one day, a small dog appeared at the counter, staring intently at the shelves. The pharmacist smiled and asked, 'What seems to be the trouble today?' The little dog wagged its tail and pointed towards a box of dog treats. The pharmacist laughed and said, ‘Aren’t you here for some snacks?’ He reached for the treats, and the dog sat patiently until he was rewarded. From then on, every morning, the same dog would visit, accompanied by a grateful owner who always bought extra medicine.’

4. At Hy-Vee Pharmacy, every morning starts with a familiar tune from the cash register until one day, an old vinyl record popped out of nowhere. The record turned out to be an ancient copy of ‘Strangers in the Night’ by Frank Sinatra. For weeks, customers would hum along as they waited for their prescriptions. Eventually, the manager found out that it was accidentally left there by a delivery driver named Joe. Now, whenever someone asks why Hy-Vee Pharmacy has such a great atmosphere, everyone just smiles and says, ‘It’s Joe’s little gift.’