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
Festival Prep & Tips
With the NewBo Music Festival on the horizon, and being a seasoned festival attendee, I figured I'd give you some thoughts on preparation and tips for our upcoming jam fest.
Dress comfortably.The festival is on August 8th. August in Iowa usually equals hot
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Iowa Ranked Most American State
You read that headline right. When it comes to being the most "American," Iowa is IT.
I’m Afflicted by Affliction
So, I was thinking of buying an Affliction brand shirt the other day...
Nah, just kidding. I would never do that. But here's the internal conversation I imagine I would have if I ever did ponder committing such an atrocity:
Me 1: Well, I think I'm gonna finally do it...
Gabe Olaseni Gets His Shot
Former Iowa player Aaron White was drafted last week by the Washington Wizards. Now, one of his former teammates will get a shot to make an NBA roster.
Former Hawkeye Gabe Olaseni was picked up by the Miami Heat to play on their summer league team...
Beck is Having Good “Dreams” [VIDEO]
Anyone else loving that new Beck track, "Dreams?"
I sure am.
Beck is the ultimate musical chameleon -- constantly changing styles and bending genre conventions. This new track is upbeat and completely jammified (new word). Does it sound a little pop-y...
The Worst Facebook Aggravations
If you're a living, breathing human being, chances are you have Facebook. Grandmothers are posting. Toddlers are on it. Even pets have pages.
When you have this many people using something to communicate, you're going to run into problems...
I Hate Strollers, Let’s ban Them From the Farmers Market
Apparently, there was some hullabaloo this week about banning dogs from the farmer's market in downtown Cedar Rapids.
Some people say they're disruptive. They say dogs get in the way. They say dogs cause them aggravation. Hmmm, I think the same thing about kids...
Like Father, Like Son [VIDEO]
Felix Hernandez might want to brace himself when he plays catch with his son. Check out the arm on this lil' dude (he's the last kid to throw):
That is all.
Bound for Waverly
I'm heading up to Waverly this afternoon for the Gentlemen of the Road festival. I'll be up there for most of the weekend.
Herky’s a Republican?
Herky the Hawkeye, the beloved mascot for the University of Iowa, made an appearance last week at U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst's Roast and Ride. The event included a motorcycle ride from Des Moines to a barbecue in Boone. The UI mascot posed for pictures and joked around with reporters...