Hy-Vee opens in Topeka

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Topeka Mayor Bill Bunten helps cut the ribbon celebrating Hy-Vee's opening. View photo »

This Hy-Vee, at 29th and Wanamaker, cost $18 million to build and created 350 new jobs. View photo »

Hy-Vee's parking lot was full at 9 a.m. when Hy-Vee employees and city officials conducted the official ribbon cutting. View photo »

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