I started out at KHAK as an intern back in 1995 and have been calling mornings home since 1999. A lot has changed since then, but I still love the job! There's always something new to talk about! And the KHAK listeners are awesome. They're loyal, and always willing to lend their opinion. My wife Holly and I make our home in Marion. We have three great kids that seem to grow every single day. Chase, Carly and Cayleigh keep us on our toes, but being a parent is the greatest adventure of all. I love working in country music, and at K-Hawk. The listeners have become like family members, and I look forward to spending many more years waking up eastern Iowa!
Ryan "Brain" Brainard
Stay In The Original ‘Home Alone’ House on Airbnb [PHOTOS]
For one night only this December, you can stay in the official 'Home Alone' house near Chicago, Illinois!
Hy-Vee To Close Cedar Rapids Store In A Matter Of Weeks
Hy-Vee will officially close one of its Cedar Rapids locations early in 2022.
Raising Cane’s No Longer Planning Collins Road Location
Raising Cane's is no longer planning on building a restaurant on Collins Road in Cedar Rapids.
Iowa Names Starting Quarterback, While Another Plans To Transfer
While the starter is set for the game against Michigan, a highly recruited quarterback is leaving the Iowa program.
Could Matt Campbell Be Heading to Notre Dame?
Matt Campbell has stated he'd only leave Iowa State for two college coaching jobs. One of them opened up on Monday.
Hailey Whitters to Headline ‘Heartland’ Tour in 2022
After opening for the likes of Luke Combs and Midland, Iowa native Hailey Whitters will headline her own tour in 2022.
Don’t End Up Like Brain, Use This Ladder Safety Tip
Getting up on a ladder to hang holiday lights? Don't make the same mistake Brain did.
A Digital Drivers License Will Be an Option For Iowans in 2022
Are you ready to carry your drivers' license on your smartphone?
Brain’s Black Friday Nightmare Project
Sometimes it pays to have someone else put together your furniture!
As Iowa Prepares for Michigan, Who Gets the Start at Quarterback?
After battling the flu, and Nebraska, Iowa gets ready for Michigan this Saturday!