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Psst: Today is Administrative Professionals Day http://www.hy-vee.com/shop/Floral-C9.aspx

HyVee - 4/24/2013

Our Twitter friend Alana shared her Fuel Saver Success:

HyVee - 4/24/2013

The weekend weather forecast calls for a 100 percent chance of grilling. Heat things up with Hy-Vee and Kingsford charcoal. How will you kick off the grilling season?

HyVee - 4/24/2013

Does your pet love warm-weather car rides? Do you love your pet? Our favorite pet blogger offers some common sense advice:

HyVee - 4/25/2013

Our new Twitter friend, Gothic Yogini, was visiting from the U.K. and was impressed by this bakery display at the Papillion, NE, Hy-Vee: “a GIANT cupcake. Very exciting … I thought it was so cool.”

HyVee - 4/25/2013

While German pole vaulter Bjorn Otto and his French counterpart, Renaud Lavillenie, staged a high-flying battle at Jordan Creek Town Center in West Des Moines, IA, on Wednesday, a second group of special athletes cheered them on. “This was incredible,” said Patrick Cunningham, a courtesy clerk at the West Des Moines Hy-Vee on Valley West Drive. Patrick was one of nine Special Olympians who work for Hy-Vee invited to watch the Drake Relays “Pole Vault at the Mall” competition as special guests. “They were flying over the bar like super heroes.” Otto, silver medalist at the 2012 London Summer Games, cleared 19 feet, one-quarter inch to set a record and win the mall event. Afterward, the Hy-Vee Special Olympians got to meet athletes and pose for photos. “This is so good that they set this up,” Becky Holliday, who finished fifth in the women’s event, said. “I’m really glad we got to meet these Special Olympians.” The Hy-Vee Special Olympians in the blue and white T-shirts are: Keen Harvey (back row, far right). Middle row, left to right: Patrick Cunningham, Angela Oberlander, Donna Ashley, Amy Lukenbill, Megan Dawson, Kelly Dunbar. Front row, Ben Meyer and (far right, red shirt) Kory Uhl.

HyVee - 4/25/2013

Today and Saturday: Hy-Vee thin-sliced deli ham is $1.99 per pound. See our ad for more 3 Day Sale bargains: http://www.hy-vee.com/shop/WeeklyAdStoreFinder.aspx

HyVee - 4/26/2013

Hy-Vee President and CEO Randy Edeker drops in on Olympian and Des Moines native Lolo Jones, who will compete today against London medalists Dawn Harper and Kellie Wells in the 100-meter hurdles rematch race at the Drake Relays, presented by Hy-Vee.

HyVee - 4/27/2013

The first Hy-Vee Road Races at the Drake Relays drew athletes of all abilities for three races on a picture perfect day in Des Moines.

HyVee - 4/28/2013

Chamber of Commerce weather greeted runners and spectators on Sunday.

HyVee - 4/28/2013

Hefty prize money drew top runners from around the world. Everyone else was there for fun.

HyVee - 4/28/2013

Up close and personal with Sarah Nelson, dietitian at our Council Bluffs, IA, store on West Broadway: http://www.southwestiowanews.com/council_bluffs/news/local_news/our-neighbors-council-bluffs-hy-vee-dietitian-nelson-knows-nutrition/article_9499b9d1-4ad6-5806-91ce-bc3cfc272db0.html

HyVee - 4/29/2013

Pig kissing in Kirksville, MO: http://www.heartlandconnection.com/community/story.aspx?id=889765#.UXqrIb_k_oo

HyVee - 4/29/2013

Hy-Vee applauds Mike Drefke, a truck driver at the Cherokee Distribution Center, who last week racked up his 1 millionth mile without an accident. Co-workers and family members greeted him with back slaps and congrats when he returned from the milestone trip. The feat puts Drefke in the exclusive Hy-Vee Road of Gold club. Drivers ho accumulate 1 million accident-free miles who are honored at a banquet in February, where they receive $1,000 in cash and gift cards, a pair of customized leather jackets, a diamond encrusted ring, a matching spouse’s necklace and, most importantly, exclusive 5-year rights to a specially painted gold tractor.

HyVee - 4/29/2013

" ....And over here is where we'll put the helpful smiles ..." Progress in Waukee.

HyVee - 4/29/2013

Customer Ken Kulish of Omaha sent us this photo with a note: “I recently found an old Hy-Vee can of Whole Kernel White Sweet Corn. There is no date on the can that I can find, but there is a code of letters and numbers punched on the can lid. If I provide the code, can someone tell me how old this can of corn is or when it was originally packaged?” The code reads: 8 F9 28 B2

HyVee - 4/29/2013

Check out these 30 meal solutions, all less than $3 per serving. http://www.hy-vee.com/meal-solutions/30for3/default.aspx

HyVee - 4/30/2013

Instagram Image: Doesn't gelato sound delicious on this first hot day of the season? #hyvee

HyVee - 4/30/2013

Study: Women dominate grocery shopping: http://www.progressivegrocer.com/top-stories/headlines/shopper-behavior/id38956/women-dominate-grocery-shopping-study/?icid=homepage

HyVee - 5/1/2013

This was supposed to be a post about National Barbecue Month. Then it was going to be about preparations for Hy-Vee's annual Spring Time Party celebration. Now it's just a photo sent to us by Lori Mergen, who works at our Lincoln, NE, store on Village Drive. Thanks a lot, nature.

HyVee - 5/2/2013

Avocados are not only a nutritional powerhouse with 20 vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients, they are full of the heart-healthy fat that make you feel full. And did you know there's an easy way to peel one? http://www.californiaavocado.com/how-to-choose-and-use#cut-cac

HyVee - 5/2/2013

The crew at our West Des Moines store on Mills Civic Parkway is thumbing its nose at this weird mix of spring and winter ("sprinter?") by focusing on freshness, as evidenced by the photo employees shared on Twitter:

HyVee - 5/2/2013

Everything you need for this fresh, new take on salsa is priced right at Hy-Vee during Coupon Days. The mangoes are 69 cents each; the Driscoll's raspberries are two 6 oz packages for $5. Oh, and the recipe is on page 5 of the weekly ad, along with more weekend savings: http://www.hy-vee.com/shop/WeeklyAdStoreFinder.aspx

HyVee - 5/3/2013

Our dietitian blogger heads to the mountains on her 50 state tour of goodness.

HyVee - 5/4/2013

Check out the winners of our cookie photo contest and find out who's going to San Francisco on Hy-Vee: http://www.hy-vee.com/company/press-room/promotions/hy-vee-cookie-contest-winners.aspx

HyVee - 5/4/2013

Inbox.

HyVee - 5/4/2013

HyVee - 5/5/2013

Congratulations to HyVee the Cat, decked out for Cinco de Mayo and named Pet of the Week by the Minneapolis Star Tribune. He tweeted us the pic along with a message: “Tearin' up the local scene .. Better sign me on as spokescat while you still can.”

HyVee - 5/5/2013

Twitter friend Ted Nus shared his Fuel Saver success: "$1.82 per gallon! Thanks hy-vee fuel saver!"

HyVee - 5/6/2013

HyVee - 5/6/2013

May 6 is International No Diet Day, designed to promote "body acceptance" and a healthy lifestyle at any weight.

HyVee - 5/6/2013

Spiffed up for STP

HyVee - 5/6/2013

Spiffed up for STP

HyVee - 5/6/2013

Spiffed up for STP

HyVee - 5/6/2013

"Can I touch your belly?" What NOT to say to a pregnant woman: http://barefootinourkitchen.blogspot.com/2013/05/what-not-to-say-to-pregnant-woman.html

HyVee - 5/6/2013

Fruity Pebbles donut... quite the combo! #hyvee

HyVee - 5/6/2013

Check back here for coverage of today's Exercising Your Character event from Hy-Vee Hall in Des Moines. An estimated 7,000 4th- and 5th-graders from around central Iowa will dance, holler, and hear about the importance of integrity and good health. The fun gets underway at 10:30 a.m. You can follow highlights on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HyVee

HyVee - 5/7/2013

Things are heating up at Hy-Vee Hall.

HyVee - 5/7/2013

Next stop on our dietitian blogger's U.S. tour of healthy food: the "Constitution state"

HyVee - 5/8/2013

Employees from Quad Cities-area Hy-Vee stores were among more than 2,600 people who took part in the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Walk for a Cure at Niabi Zoo in Coal Valley, IL. An estimated $206,000 was raised by the event. Since 1998, Hy-Vee has raised more than $12.6 million for JDRF. The Quad Cities stores also presented a check to zoo officials for more than $2,300, representing proceeds and matching money from the sale of local author Blake Ross’ book, “Why isn’t the Zoo a Pet Store “Since the walk was at the zoo, we thought it was a great opportunity to highlight both fundraisers,” says Debbie Geisler, Quad City marketing coordinator. "Niabi Zoo is one of our community’s great attractions and a wonderful place to take your family. It is important to support facilities like Niabi and organizations like JDRF because of what they stand for and how they align with Hy-Vee’s commitment to our communities.”

HyVee - 5/8/2013

Milton S. Hershey launched two candy companies that went bankrupt before his Lancaster Caramel Co. finally saw success. Then, in 1983, he got the idea to cover his caramels in chocolate. Get any 5 Hershey’s candy bars for $3 at your Hy-Vee, and see our weekly ad for 20 pages of savings on products from every corner of the store. http://www.hy-vee.com/shop/WeeklyAdStoreFinder.aspx

HyVee - 5/8/2013

Inside the new Ankeny Hy-Vee.

HyVee - 5/8/2013

Our friend Hy-Vee the Cat just picked up some California Zeal oranges, known for their sweetness and sustainable growing methods. His assessment: “Nutritious and fashionable.” They’re on sale for 99 cents per pound. See the ad for more great buys on freshness at your Hy-Vee: http://www.hy-vee.com/shop/WeeklyAdStoreFinder.aspx

HyVee - 5/8/2013