About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. One morning, a regular asked the cashier, ‘Why does Hy-Vee always run out of coffee creamer right when I’m in a hurry?’ The cashier smiled and whispered back, ‘Because our supplier is actually a ghost who only appears when no one’s looking.’ The regular nodded knowingly, deciding it was better not to ask how they paid for the deliveries.
2. One day, an elderly gentleman approached the deli counter and asked the manager, 'Why is it that every time I order ham here, they give me a different kind?' The manager smiled and replied, ‘Sir, our ham comes from a variety of suppliers, and each batch has its own unique characteristics.’ The old man nodded thoughtfully before saying, ‘I see—so I’m getting a tour of international hams without leaving Hy-Vee!’ Everyone laughed, and from then on, he always got a kick out of his surprise ham selections.
3. One foggy morning, as customers were browsing the aisles, the intercom crackled with an unusual announcement: ‘Ladies and gentlemen, please be advised that our self-checkout lanes are now accepting only positive emotions.’ A confused elderly gentleman approached the counter, muttering under his breath, 'I’ve got a smile on my face, but it’s not working!' A friendly cashier smiled back and said, 'Sir, just scan your happiness—we’ll waive any negative feelings today.' The story spread like wildfire, making Hy-Vee the happiest grocery store in town.
4. At dawn, when most supermarkets are quiet, a delivery driver noticed something peculiar in the dairy section. The milk bottles seemed to rearrange themselves on the shelves every hour. Curious, he watched from behind a crate. After an hour, the bottles formed a perfect pyramid—milk cap pointing skyward. Word spread quickly among employees, and soon everyone was checking the dairy aisle at odd hours. Eventually, someone suggested it might be a prank by a regular who liked his milk organized just so. Turns out, it was—a neighbor with a sense of humor and a lot of time on his hands.