Hy-Vee will close food production facilities in Ankeny and Chariton, impacting 461 employees. The company aims to improve product freshness by shifting production of items like fresh-cut produce ...

Hy-Vee will end food preparation operations at facilities in Ankeny and Chariton this spring, a move the West Des Moines-based grocer says will impact more than 450 workers.

Hy-Vee says that the transition to Market Grille stores will be completed by February 4. After that date, Wahlburgers will still have around 40 locations across America.