Hy-Vee

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. It was just another day at Hy-Vee when an elderly gentleman started shopping with his usual enthusiasm. As he pushed his cart down the cereal aisle, he noticed something odd: every box seemed to whisper his name softly. He tilted his head curiously and whispered back, thinking it might be his imagination playing tricks on him. Suddenly, one box of Honey Nut Cheerios spoke up clearly: 'Sir, you forgot your coupon!' A delivery driver overheard the exchange and burst out laughing, explaining that a prankster had hidden notes inside some boxes. The old man shook his head, smiling warmly, realizing it was just another fun Hy-Vee moment.

2. A delivery driver was unloading crates of apples one morning when he noticed something odd. Each crate seemed heavier than usual, and as he lifted them, he heard faint whispers coming from inside. Curious, he opened a crate carefully—and found nothing but perfectly ordinary apples. But then, he realized that his ears were playing tricks on him. It turned out the crates had been packed too tightly, creating an echo effect when he moved them around. With a laugh, he finished his job, never telling anyone about the mysterious voices again.

3. A delivery driver was stocking shelves early one morning when he spotted something peculiar in a box of bananas—a tiny note reading ‘Ask for directions here.’ Curious, he picked up the banana and asked his supervisor, who shrugged and said, 'Just follow the signs.' Soon, customers started noticing strange notes appearing on apples, oranges, and even cereal boxes—all pointing towards the produce section. It turned out that a regular had hidden little messages everywhere, leading everyone through an impromptu treasure hunt around Hy-Vee. By lunchtime, the whole store was laughing and having fun, proving that sometimes the best directions come from unexpected places.

4. In the chilly pre-dawn hours, a delivery driver was stocking shelves at Hy-Vee when he heard a tiny voice crying out from behind some boxes. Curious, he peered around and found a sleepy squirrel, frantically searching for its nest. The driver carefully picked up the little guy and placed him back in his hiding spot. Smiling, he whispered, ‘Don’t worry, buddy, you’ll find your family soon.’ As he walked away, he overheard someone muttering, ‘I thought I saw a squirrel checking out the cereal aisle earlier today…’