May 27, 2026 | News & Press Releases
LE MARS, Iowa (May 27, 2026) — The helpful smile of a Le Mars Hy-Vee employee is now featured on the side of a semi-trailer to recognize the exemplary level of service she provides to customers.
Shannon Groepper’s picture was unveiled Wednesday afternoon during a celebration outside the Le Mars Hy-Vee. Groepper serves as the floral department manager at the Le Mars Hy-Vee, where she has worked since 2013.
From assisting families planning a funeral to helping couples prepare for their wedding, Groepper said she enjoys the variety that comes with leading the floral department. Groepper is a 2025 recipient of the Hy-Vee Legendary Customer Service Award, which recognizes exemplary achievement in providing service that exceeds customers’ expectations.
“It’s a great big honor, overwhelming actually,” Groepper said. “This community has been great, the people have all been great.”
Hy-Vee first started featuring long-serving employees on semi-truck wraps in 1997, and it has since become a cherished tradition at the company.
Hy-Vee, Inc. is an employee-owned corporation operating more than 560 business units across nine Midwestern states with sales of more than $14 billion annually. The supermarket chain is synonymous with quality, variety, convenience, healthy lifestyles, culinary expertise and superior customer service. Hy-Vee was recently named one of the top grocery stores in America by USA TODAY. The company’s more than 70,000 employees provide “A Helpful Smile in Every Aisle” to customers every day. For additional information, visit www.hy-vee.com.