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Former Bochner Chocolates president, Eric Bochner, stands in the company’s now closed Iowa City manufacturing center in 2008. CREDIT CBJ

Fastest Growing Companies: What happens when companies grow too fast?

Each year, the Corridor Business Journal publishes its list of the fastest growing companies in the region, giving readers an insight into advancements local businesses are making in their respective fields. But what happens to the companies that make the…

Hyatt Regency upgrading rooms, replacing Edgewater Grille

A multi-million dollar makeover of Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center is underway and…

The exterior of Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center at dusk. CREDIT HYATT REGENCY

Can AI replace humans? ‘I think so,’ says Iowa professor

In a recent webinar discussing the power of ChatGPT, University of Iowa professor Patrick Fan…

ChatGPT is forcing professionals to keep evolving or risk being left behind. CREDIT PEXELS - SANKET MISHRA

University of Iowa metaversity geared toward prospective, current students

A collection of avatars attended a ribbon cutting event for a virtual University of Iowa…

Jim Chaffee and Tippie student Isabel Anderson work with some of the college’s virtual reality technology.

UI research center secures emergency funding following tornado

The Iowa Board of Regents approved a request from the University of Iowa to make…

Tornado damage on March 31 on the Coralville strip damaged the University of Iowa's IIHR - Hydroscience & Engineering building. CREDIT BOARD OF REGENTS

Ross Dress for Less replacing Gordmans store in Coralville

Discount department store Ross Dress for Less will open at the site of the former…

Ross Dress for Less will occupy the space with another tenant. CREDIT NOAH TONG

Coralville unveils RAGBRAI 2023 theme, logo

‘Cheers to the years’ will be the official motto for Coralville’s overnight RAGBRAI 2023 stop,…

Local officials presented Coralville's logo and theme for its overnight RAGBRAI stop in July. CREDIT NOAH TONG

Moxie employees start again with True Solar Iowa

Just one day after New Moxie Solar closed its doors, a new business entity called…

True Solar Iowa says they won't exponentially grow like Moxie Solar, but some people are wary of the company's sudden introduction into the solar marketplace. CREDIT TRUE SOLAR IOWA

Moxie Solar owner Jason Hall faces legion of lawsuits

In the aftermath of Moxie Solar closing its doors, lawsuits are progressing throughout the Iowa…

Moxie Solar's headquarters sits abandoned as former CEO Jason Hall faces legal uncertainty. CREDIT NOAH TONG

Why Moxie Solar failed

In a December 2019 interview with the CBJ, Moxie Solar CEO Jason Hall said he…

Moxie Solar headquarters CREDIT CBJ

The rise and fall of Moxie Solar

Once a rising star in the solar industry, Moxie Solar failed to adequately care for…

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How Moxie Solar customers lost money

Moxie Solar customers hoping to make the prudent financial and environmental decision of utilizing solar…

A snow-covered 240 solar panel array alongside the North Liberty Streets Department, installed by Moxie Solar. CREDIT NOAH TONG

South Side Street Foods brings Native American flair to Iowa City 

Daniel Velasquez noticed the distinct lack of Native American-inspired food experiences in Iowa City, so…

New Big Grove brewing process to reduce carbon footprint

A $37,000 grant from the city of Iowa City is going toward the purchase of…

Urban Acres Real Estate surprise drivers with $5,000 in free gas

Urban Acres Real Estate gave out $5,000 in free gas at the pump July 1…

Rep. Miller-Meeks ‘remains hopeful’ on documented Dreamer bill

Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, flanked on both sides by North Liberty business owners, addressed workforce and…

Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks hears small business owners discuss day-to-day troubles they face.