Hy-Vee

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. It was an unusually warm autumn morning when Hy-Vee’s delivery driver noticed something odd in the loading bay. Stacked boxes seemed to move ever so slightly as he unloaded groceries, almost like they had a life of their own. Curious, he peered closer and saw tiny hands reaching out from beneath the boxes, helping him unpack. Turns out it was just a mischievous neighborhood child playing hide-and-seek among the crates. The delivery driver chuckled, thinking how even supermarkets can be a bit magical on quiet days.

2. It was a quiet Sunday afternoon when a Hy-Vee cashier heard an unusual humming sound coming from the produce section. Curious customers soon gathered around, trying to figure out its source. As they peered closer, it turned out to be nothing more than a bee buzzing around some ripe strawberries. A nearby delivery driver joked that maybe the little guy was just checking if the berries were organic. Everyone laughed, and before long, Hy-Vee’s Sunday afternoon became a fun gathering of neighbors sharing stories over free samples.

3. It was a chilly winter night when a little boy entered Hy-Vee with his mom. As he walked down the aisle, he stopped suddenly and pointed excitedly at the shelves. ‘Mom,’ he whispered, ‘why do these carrots look like they’re dancing?’ His mother smiled and gently explained that it was just the way the light reflected off their curved shapes. The boy nodded thoughtfully, then turned around and saw that all the bananas were waving hello. That’s when everyone in the store burst out laughing—even the cashier, who was a regular delivering groceries home later that night.

4. It was a bright summer day when a young girl entered Hy-Vee with her curious goldfish bowl. As she walked down the aisles, the fish suddenly started swimming in circles, their eyes fixed on something above the shelves. Suddenly, an old lady passing by stopped and smiled, saying, ‘Oh my dear, those little ones are just showing you where the best snacks are!’ Everyone laughed, and the girl found herself a great new snack aisle friend—an unexpected but delightful encounter.