The Brain started at KHAK as an intern back in 1995 and has called mornings home since 1999. He has worked with several morning show partners, including Courtlin since 2015. Despite getting up in the middle of the night, Brain loves having fun on the air every weekday morning! Brain and his wife Holly make their home in Marion and have three children, Chase, Carly, and Cayleigh. They also have a dog Rigby, and a huge cat Cora. Brain is a huge sports fan and loves his Hawkeyes, Packers, and Cardinals. If you see Brain out and about in Marion or anywhere in Eastern Iowa, say hello! We hear he's friendly!
Ryan "Brain" Brainard
Record Setting Night For Stuelke at Carver-Hawkeye Arena [VIDEO]
The sophomore from Cedar Rapids set a new Carver-Hawkeye Arena scoring record!
Proposed Bill Would Pay Iowans $5 Per Raccoon Tail
Will a bounty program help curb Iowa's raccoon population?
Players, Coaches, and Others with Iowa Ties in the Super Bowl
There are plenty of Iowa connections in this year's Super Bowl.
Remembering Toby Keith’s Final Concert in Iowa [PHOTOS]
Here is the setlist from Toby's last concert ever in Iowa.
Get Ready for a HUGE New Indoor Waterpark in the Midwest [VIDEO]
The $60 million waterpark will be among the largest in the country!
The Delaware County Fair Welcomes Chris Young Back to Iowa [VIDEO]
Chris Young returns to Eastern Iowa this summer!
Brock Purdy Signs Endorsement Deal and Gets a Super Bowl Spot
Purdy has signed with one of the world's largest automobile makers.
The Grill Works in Marion is Preparing to Expand
They have purchased a neighboring property.
Former WNBA Star Spreads Lies About Iowa’s Caitlin Clark
The Iowa women's basketball program has a response!
Luke Bryan’s ‘Mind of a Country Boy’ Tour Coming to Iowa [VIDEO]
Luke is bringing a HUGE tour to Iowa this summer!