WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (October 24, 2019) — To further assist in combatting the national opioid epidemic, Hy-Vee Inc announces it has purchased and will install drug take-back receptacles by November 7, 2019, in all 276 Hy-Vee pharmacy locations throughout its eight-state region to provide customers a secure place to dispose of unused medications, including controlled substances.

WASHINGTON DC (October 23, 2019) — The Senate is voting this afternoon to reopen state workarounds on the limits on the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction by disapproving of IRS regulations that prevent relabeling state tax payments as charitable contributions to make them fully deductible. This step would significantly weaken the cap on the SALT deduction.

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (October 22, 2019) — On Saturday, October 26, more than 250 Hy-Vee stores will host a Halloween Party featuring trick-or-treating and family-friendly activities from 1-3PM. The free event includes coloring, cookie-decorating, mini-pumpkin-painting, and more. Children dressed in costume will receive a free trick-or-treat bag, while supplies last.

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 21, 2019) — October is meant to be the scariest month of the year, but State Treasurer Michael L Fitzgerald wants to make sure paying for higher education is not something to be spooked about. "Families already have enough stress and anxiety in their lives and figuring out how they're going to afford higher education for their kids and grandkids shouldn't be one of those," Fitzgerald said.