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Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401
Michael Chevy Castranova
I’ve been an editor, writer and editorial cartoonist having worked in Columbus, Ohio, western Michigan and Chicago before moving to Eastern Iowa in 2011. My areas of coverage have been mainly — though not limited to — business and economics, the arts and the health care industry. And a lot of moderating of panels and public-facing interviews.
Latest Articles by Michael Chevy Castranova
Business News Jun. 13, 2022 9:17 am
During The Gazette’s “What’s Next: The Future of Downtown Cedar Rapids,” panelists will discuss lessons learned over the past two years and what’s in the works for downtown as population shifts, inflation and the economy continue to throw curves.
Business News May. 19, 2022 5:17 pm
Construction continues Wednesday on the Annex on the Square project in the 500 block of Fourth Avenue SE in downtown Cedar Rapids.
Business News Apr. 27, 2022 12:54 pm
West Des Moines-based retailer Hy-Vee said it will ask “up to 500 additional employees” to move from corporate-level jobs to retail positions at its stores.
Mar. 4, 2022 6:00 am
The state of things for the Cedar Rapids’ metro area’s commercial real estate for 2022 likely will look a lot as they did in 2021, according to a new report from GLD Commercial.
Books Feb. 12, 2022 11:29 am
A banned graphic novel, “Maus,” sparks renewed interest, and big sales
Companies Nov. 18, 2021 6:00 am
Eco Lips moved to have room for growth and already is filling its footprint.
Iowa Ideas Sep. 27, 2021 6:00 am
The event, Oct. 14 and 15, again will be free and online
Business News Sep. 24, 2021 2:22 pm
Iowa Workforce Development will hold a workforce roundtable in Cedar Rapids for employers Monday morning as part of its recently launched series being held around the state to tackle work shortage issues.
Business News Sep. 2, 2021 6:00 am
Presenting the 2021 Gazette Business Award recipients
Business News Jul. 20, 2021 12:50 pm
Winnebago Industries, maker of its namesake motor home, has agreed to buy privately held Barletta Pontoon Boats for more than $300 million in a deal that will further expand its marine business.
Business News Jun. 30, 2021 11:36 am
Principal Financial will get out of the business of selling life insurance and annuities to consumers, the Des Moines-based company said earlier this week.
Business News May. 28, 2021 11:23 pm
The Gazette is accepting nominations for seventh-annual Gazette Business Awards.
Business News Nov. 9, 2020 12:42 pm
If I hadn’t already known, I could tell it’s been an emphatically different kind of year just by looking outside. …
Business News May. 14, 2020 7:34 pm
Procter & Gamble said Thursday it would keep its shampoo, conditioner and body wash production lines in Iowa City – …
Business News May. 11, 2020 3:15 pm
Citing a worldwide downturn in part due to the COVID-19 pandemic, officials of Raytheon Technologies Corp., parent company of Collins …