DJs

At Townsquare Media Cedar Rapids, we do our best to support our local community in the most impactful ways possible. All of the content creators you see below live, work and play in the same places as you and your families -- and we know that what happens right here matters to you most. We hope you find that our original local content (found on our website and free mobile app) informs and entertains you as much as we enjoy creating it. Get to know each of us a little more by checking out our "behind the byline" facts below:

Ryan
Ryan "Brain" Brainard

Ryan "Brain" Brainard

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 lo…
Courtlin
Courtlin

Courtlin

Courtlin is from the Detroit-area of Michigan and moved to Iowa back in November of 2014. When she’s not working, she spends her time going to the gym, singing karaoke, playing her guitar, and watching TV. She’s been training Braz…
Jess Rose
Jess Rose

Jess Rose

As a little girl, I wanted nothing more than to play softball. There wasn't a feeling in the world that could surpass being on that field. But when I failed to make the team at Baylor University, I found myself searching for what …
Evan Paul
Evan Paul

Evan Paul

Evan Paul is the host of Taste of Country Nights, a country radio show broadcasting live from Nashville to more than 130 stations nationwide. The show features interviews and in-studio performances by country superstars. Evan h…
Tara
Tara

Tara

Getting you through your weekend to-do list with the best New Country.
Clay Moden
Clay Moden

Clay Moden

A 24 year veteran, I have been so fortunate to share some great memories with fans on Country Radio! My wife Elizabeth and I have three beautiful (sometimes out of control) little boys! When I am not at the station, I love to hunt…
Adison Haager
Adison Haager

Adison Haager

Adison Haager is the Multimedia Content Producer & Host at Taste of Country. Since graduating from Texas A&M University in 2018, her media background has included roles with the SEC/ESPN Network and PGA Tour, as well as va…