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
For The First Time In Nearly a Month, We’re Back in Studio!
July was full of illness, quarantines, and working from home. But August has brought Brain and Courtlin back to their studios!
Iowa Doctors Say State Is On The ‘Cusp of a Catastrophe’
Over 300 doctors in the state of Iowa urge Governor Reynolds to issue state-wide mask mandate before its too late.
Report Says Iowa Football Culture Must Change
A report released yesterday said that the 'Iowa Way' philosophy on the Iowa Football team made many Black players feel uncomfortable.
Collins Aerospace Hit With Company-Wide Layoffs
Collins Aerospace was forced to lay off an unspecified number of employees Thursday, due to declining profits.
Woman Killed By an Unattended Tractor At Iowa Beach
A Wisconsin woman died at an Iowa beach after being struck by an unattended tractor.
University of Iowa To Give Trial COVID-19 Vaccines
250 volunteers will get a trial vaccine for COVID-19 through the University of Iowa starting today.
Linn County Auditor Predicts Record Voter Turnout in November
With absentee ballot requests flying in, the Linn County auditor is predicting a record voter turnout in November.
Cedar Rapids Families Have Big Decision to Make By August 5
Parents with kids in the Cedar Rapids school district need to decide soon if they'll be sending their kids to school in person.
Recognizing The Symptoms of Coronavirus
A new study has found the most people who contract COVID-19 fall into six symptom categories.
Midwest Conference Suspends Athletic Programs
The MWC, including Cornell and Grinnell, has suspended all athletic programs through the end of the year.