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
Introducing: Midland
Being a DJ at KHAK, I hear a lot of new music. And every now and then, a song will really make me sit up and take notice. That happened a few weeks back when I first heard "Drinkin' Problem," the new single from Midland.
I instantly went online to learn and hear more...
Support the American Cancer Society’s Upcoming Event, CR Alive!
This year’s event is titled CR Alive! It’s a statement of strength and courage in the fight against cancer and also a show of pride for the resurgence of Cedar Rapids and the surrounding community since the flood of 2008.
Did You Know Waylon Jennings Got His Start as a Radio DJ?
When someone mentions Waylon Jennings, you probably envision him on stage, guitar in hand, singing and playing one of his 16 number one hits. You might also think of him as one of the original outlaws of country music -- bucking the Nashville establishment and paving his own way. That's not the way it always was, though.
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Iowa’s Best Music Venue is a Barn [PHOTOS]
If you've never been, you may want to add this gem to your to-do list this upcoming summer.
Nesper Sign’s Sign is Broken Along I-380
I can't think of worse advertising for a sign company than a broken sign.
Rally to be Held Today For Former Washington Principal Ralph Plagman
A rally for former Washington High School Principal Ralph Plagman will be held this afternoon at 4:00 under the arcade at Washington High School in Cedar Rapids.
Plagman was asked to resign by the Cedar Rapids School District in the wake of a teacher-student sex scandal...
Carver-Hawkeye Arena Ranked Ninth Toughest Venue in the Big Ten
ESPN.com recently published an article ranking the toughest venues to play at in the Big Ten.
Out of 14 venues, Carver-Hawkeye Arena was ranked ninth. The article said that when packed, Carver is one of the toughest places to play. But it also listed several issues, including student participation and lackluster atmosphere...
Man Wants to Build a House That Looks Like Kinnick Stadium
How's this for a crazy idea: A man plans to build a house in Iowa City that resembles Kinnick Stadium.
Iowa’s 2016 Football Poster
We're entering summer, which means college football season is just a few months away. If you weren't already getting excited about the upcoming season for the Hawkeyes, this year's football poster might do the trick:
Yeah, that's quarterback C...
A Downtown Wind Turbine?
There have been stories the last couple weeks about skyline-shaping high rises and record-setting wind turbines. All this talk of height has my thoughts sky high.