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
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.
The 7,400-square-foot house, planned for construction at 101 Lusk Ave., would feature men's and women's bathrooms, a theater, mini-basketball court, and a courtyard...
Best Iowa Music Venues 2016
It's that time of year again: We release the list of our favorite Iowa music venues.
To keep this concise, we've kept this as a Top 5, but there are plenty of great live music venues across this part of the state.
Let's get to it. Here's our list:
The Mill (Iowa City): This spot is my favorite place to watch live music
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Best Bands, Musicians & Artists in Eastern Iowa
If you've been out and about much around this part of the state, you probably know there are plenty of talented musicians and artists in the area. I thought it'd be a great idea to give those musicians and bands some props while also letting people know who they should definitely check out...
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. Here's a crazy -- and possibly stupid -- idea I had the other day:
Is it possible to build a wind turbine in downtown Cedar Rapids...
Iowa’s Most Popular Beer
The votes are in, and THIS is the most popular beer in Iowa.
A New High Rise for Cedar Rapids?
There could be a new tallest building in Cedar Rapids.
News broke today of a proposal for a 28-story high rise in downtown Cedar Rapids.
If built, 1 Park Place, as the project is titled, would eclipse the Alliant Tower and become the tallest building in the city...
My Life as a Local Celebrity
I'm sure you've always wondered what it's like to be a lower-tier local celebrity in Cedar Rapids.
Fame? Fortune? Adoration?
Eh, not so much...
I've been an "on-air radio talent" for several years, and I'm now a veteran of the biz. So, without further preface, here's a brief look into my life as a lower-tier local celebrity in Cedar Rapids:
I'm often asked, "Who are you
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Coop’s Detasseling Days
As soon as spring planting begins, I start to reminisce about a sacred rite of passage for many an Iowan: Detasseling
See Father John Misty Cover Nine Inch Nails
Father John Misty covered the Nine Inch Nails classic "Closer" at shows in Chicago and Minneapolis this past weekend. I was at the show in Minneapolis and I have to say, I think he did a legit job.
I think the cover in Minneapolis was better, but here's footage of the performance in Chicago:
What do you think...