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
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...
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...
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.
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
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...
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.
Cedar Rapids Gets Owned on Urban Dictionary
There's a lot of funny stuff on over at Urban Dictionary. Sure, some of it's downright graphic and crude, but other things are freakin' hilarious.
I hate to rag on my hometown, but Cedar Rapids gets absolutely demolished on Urban Dictionary...