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
Remember When Robin Williams Made Fun of Cedar Rapids?
It was 1982. Comedian Robin Williams was at the Paramount Theatre for a performance. Someone from the crowd asked Williams how he liked Cedar Rapids. Williams responded:
"You mean the City of Five Smells?"
A slogan was born.
Williams was of course poking fun at the well-known aroma of CR...
Steve Alford Taking Heat
UCLA men's basketball coach Steve Alford is taking heat, and I'm loving every minute of it.
Alford is universally despised around Iowa after beginning what many feel was the downward spiral for Hawkeye hoops. The fact that Alford was able to jet from Iowa City under scrutiny with another job already waiting at New Mexico only added to the ire...
Vintage KRNA
A friend of mine was browsing around a vintage store this weekend and came across this gem:
I'm not sure what year this is from or how it wound up in a random vintage store, but isn't it cool?
The colors are a far departure from our current black, red, and yellow scheme...
Best Bloody Mary in Cedar Rapids/Iowa City
When it comes to drinking a cocktail, you can't go wrong with a Bloody Mary. Party starter, hangover cure, breakfast in a glass -- it's tough to beat a well-made Bloody Mary. And I do stress well-made.
The Bloody Mary can seem like a simple cocktail, but people find a lot of ways to screw it up...
Tree of Five Seasons: Love It or Hate It?
The Tree of Five Seasons is probably Cedar Rapids' most iconic landmark. The sculpture that stands downtown is also arguably the most polarizing piece of art in the state.
Tourney Tips for a Bracket That Won’t Bust
Filling out a bracket is a crapshoot. Upsets are inevitable, and you never know which team will get hot. Here are tips for a bracket that won't bust.
Corbett’s Casino
Stop me if you've heard this before: Cedar Rapids Mayor Ron Corbett is advocating for a casino in Cedar Rapids. Sigh.
Your Favorite Cedar Rapids Sports Franchise
Cedar Rapids is fortunate to have a variety of semi-professional and professional sports teams. What's your favorite sports franchise in Cedar Rapids?
Quaker Oats Being Sued
Where's the syrup?
That's what one attorney is asking in a recent lawsuit against Quaker Oats Co.
The lawsuit claims the company is fraudulently misleading consumers by including a glass pitcher of maple syrup and the words “maple sugar” on packaging for six instant oatmeal products...
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.
Raygun has created several snarky slogans for the cities they have stores in...