The Taylor County seat of Bedford is one of the first communities in the state to feature a Hy-Vee store. The first store was opened under the Supply Store moniker downtown. By 1952, the store was relocated to a new downtown location before moving to the current spot in 1986. The 9,000-square-foot Hy-Vee Food Store is located at the intersection of State Highways 2 and 148 on the northwest corner of town.