Around River City Podcast

Brittany Styles, part 2: Reconnecting, just in time.

By Ken Cooper | March 26, 2021

In this episode Brittany and I talk about Sparkle and Christmas, two things we all know she loves. But I wanted to know why. Does she even know?? We also tackle a difficult topic, re-connecting with her father.

Brittany Styles: A Real Sweetheart pt. 1

By Ken Cooper | March 15, 2021

She is La Crosse’s Sweetheart, and she’s okay with that BUT, Brittany is a whole lot more.

Brett Huus: The Joy and Connection of Music

By Ken Cooper | February 25, 2021

We talked about changing as a person, listening to that voice inside, winning a Grammy and the hard work it’s taken to get where he is today.

Adhemar Lino Cortez: International Man With a Plan

By Ken Cooper | February 12, 2021

He goes by Lino and he was born in Bolivia. He coaches soccer, he mixes drinks and he wants to make things better.

Tom Walsh: 30 Years a Cop

By Ken Cooper | January 29, 2021

Tom Walsh was a police officer for the City of LaCrosse for 30 years and he has seen more than I could have imagined.

Joe Cody the Strummin’ Guitar Player

By Ken Cooper | January 15, 2021

The roots of the La Crosse music scene are deep.  The culture goes way…WAY back.  Joe Cody has been a part of it for a long time and is still going strong.  Writing new music, playing whenever he can and livin’ his life.  Join us for a relaxed, conversation about music, friends, singing with his kids, influences and time.

Art Fahey: He Brings The Fun to Town

By Ken Cooper | December 14, 2020

Art Fahey has been with the La Crosse Center for 30 years, 20 of those as Director.

Breasts pt. 2: Lisa vs The Implants

By Ken Cooper | October 29, 2020

I’m continuing my conversations inspired by October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month. So the topic is breasts. To be specific, it’s Lisa Olson’s breast implants. If you know Lisa, you know this will be an interesting conversation

Breasts pt. 1: Chrissy Russell

By Ken Cooper | October 14, 2020

A conversation about breast cancer with an inspiring survivor.

A conversation with Dominique Luecke

By Ken Cooper | September 10, 2020

This time around I get to know Dominique Luecke.

Meet my friend Jess Witkins

By Ken Cooper | August 7, 2020

Jess is a writer, performer, a blogger and one of the people that make this such a cool place to live. We talk about writing for a purpose, reading for…

The sweet art at Meringue Bakery

By Ken Cooper | June 23, 2020

It all started with a book about Jell-o.

Covid on the farm

By Ken Cooper | May 19, 2020

I talk with Midwest Family farm director Kaitlyn Riley about how Covid has affected the farm industry. Then I have a conversation with farm owner Donna about life today.

School in the time of Covid

By Ken Cooper | May 12, 2020

A chat with Barry McKnight from the La Crosse Public Library

By Ken Cooper | April 24, 2020

Barry and I talk about how the library is evolving to help us through these pandemic times.