IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) – Anti-smoking activists are launching a campaign calling on Iowa’s largest grocery store chain to end tobacco sales at locations with pharmacies and clinics. The Iowa Tobacco Prevention Alliance said Thursday that Hy-Vee, Inc. should stop selling cigarettes, chewing tobacco and e-cigarettes at those locations to demonstrate its commitment to its customers’ health.

The alliance noted that Hy-Vee is a leader of Iowa’s “Healthiest State Initiative” and has taken many steps to focus on health and wellness. Executive director Jeneane Moody said selling tobacco products is inconsistent with those values.

She said the group went public with its campaign after Hy-Vee didn’t respond to a letter requesting a meeting to discuss the issue. CVS ended tobacco products at its stores earlier this year.