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 "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 is from the Metro Detroit area of Michigan and has been doing morning radio since 2012. She moved to Cedar Rapids in November of 2014, and considers herself an Iowan now. When she is not working, you'll find her binge-wat…

Jess

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 …

Bob James

Bob James has been on the 98.1 KHAK airwaves since 1990. He and his wife (Julie) live in Cedar Rapids and have three cats named Charlie, Chance, and Cole. They also have a Shetland Sheepdog (Sheltie) named Carter. Bob's a big spor…

Brett Alan

The biggest part of my life is my family. I've got my wife Brandi and 2 kids (Madelynn and Maverick) that I love very much. Oh...and I'm also a huge advocate for rescue pups. I have a Boston Terrier named Frankie that I got thr…

Terri Clark

Terri Clark is an 8-time CCMA Entertainer of the Year and she has taken home the Female Vocalist of the Year award five times. Terri has sold more than four million albums worldwide and has made her mark on radio with 13 Top Ten h…

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Evan Paul

Evan Paul is the host of Taste of Country Nights, a country radio show broadcasting live from Nashville to more than 100 stations nationwide. The show features interviews and in-studio performances by country superstars. Evan h…

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…

Tara

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