Hello! Thanks for stopping by my page. I'm a native Cedar Rapidian and a graduate of the University of Iowa. When I’m not at the station, I can be found hanging out with my rough collie, Velvet, and a cat named Coop. I love exploring NewBo and going to concerts and shows of all kinds. Aside from the Hawks, I love the Bulls, Bears, and White Sox. I also have a soft spot for the Los Angeles Dodgers. (I’ve even been to a game at Dodger Stadium!)
Chad Cooper
Cedar Rapids Slogans
If you haven't heard, Raygun -- a Des Moines-based retailer known for snarky screen-print items -- is coming to Cedar Rapids. Raygun is set to open a two-level store in the NewBo Station development in March.
Coop Takes in Some History in Galena, Illinois
I think Galena is a hidden gem in America. Many people in this part of the country are familiar with the town, but it doesn't have much national notoriety. That's fine by me. I'd like to keep it as the Midwest's own little treasure.
Looking Back at Ricky Davis’ Failed Triple-Double
March 16, 2003 -- A date that will live in infamy for former Iowa basketball player Ricky Davis.
RoughRiders Coach Mark Carlson to Coach 1,000th Game
The Cedar Rapids RoughRiders.
Coach Mark Carlson.
The two are synonymous.
The RoughRiders have had only one head coach in their 16-year history.
This Friday night the Riders host Waterloo inside The Stable. It will mark the 1,000th game for both coach and franchise...
The Faces of Fran
The University of Iowa men's basketball team is 14-3, 5-0 in the Big Ten, and ranked #9 in both the AP and Coaches poll. The Hawks are also on a seven-game winning streak.
A lot of the credit for Iowa's success has to go to Fran McCaffery...
Meet Velvet
I told my listeners several weeks ago that I was looking for a new dog. I wasn't in any hurry after my last dog, Chico, passed away, but I had my eyes out.
The Best Damn Chips
I was walking around one of the shops in the Amana Colonies this past weekend and noticed a bag of Sterzings on the shelf. I was reminded of just how much I love 'em.
Carver Needs to Get Loud
Coop thinks Carver needs a sound boost. The Hawks are #19 in the country and 3-0 in the Big Ten for the first time since 2003. This team deserves the best. Let's give it to them.
My Favorite Burgers in the Corridor
With the announcement today that Zombie Burger is planning to open a location in Iowa City, burgers are on my mind.
What’s the Best Bar Ever in Cedar Rapids?
Bars -- They're great places to relax, celebrate, and socialize. As I've mentioned a few times, my dad owned a bar (Paradise, then Coopacabana) in Cedar Rapids for more than 40 years. The bar business became a family affair. I was in a bar from an early age and gained an appreciation for the nuances and special elements of a bar.