Hy-Vee, like all grocery stores (except the co-op) has its uses.
GOOD
deli meats and cheeses
hot deli serves lotsa decent comfort food
take-and-bake pizzas (they have a pretty good gluten-free crust)
chinese deli is as good as any cheapo chinese restaurant, and a lot cheaper
bulk M&M dispensers!
Better selection of regular groceries than Copps
house-brand frozen veggies are pretty good
BAD
regular groceries are kinda expensive, like Copps-level
produce is hit-or-miss (but that's true everywhere)
ice cream selection is not great
They have a Caribou Coffee (eastside store only)