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
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.
I'm a huge fan of Rough Collies. I grew up with them as a child and Chico was a beautiful Rough Collie...
Taxi or Uber?
When it's time for a ride home or a trip out, what do you do?
Call a taxi?
Request an Uber?
Uber -- the transportation network company that allows you to download their app and request rides from local drivers -- has started to take off in Cedar Rapids...
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. That isn't necessarily remarkable -- they currently sell Sterzings chips in most grocery stores. But it reminded me just how much I love these damn chips...
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.
LeBron, You’re a Good Guy
Say what you will about pro athletes, all the money they make, and their frequent transgressions. What LeBron James did last night in Boston was pretty cool:
Way to go, LeBron.
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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.
Wear that Tigerhawk Proudly
Is this the biggest weekend ever for Iowa football? Maybe for Hawkeye athletics as a whole?
I'd say it arguably is. With a win in Saturday night's Big Ten Championship game, the Hawks would improve to 13-0 and probably secure themselves a spot in the College Football Playoff...
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.
Ten Ways to Spend Ten Grand in Cedar Rapids
During the month of November, KRNA has the chance for you to win $10,000 with our Cash Cow.
That got me to thinking: How could a person spend ten grand in Cedar Rapids? A Top Ten list seemed appropriate:
Buy a round for the entire bar at every bar in town
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