I started out at KHAK as an intern back in 1996 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
Plenty Of Former Hawkeyes In AFC And NFC Title Games!
Iowa is tied for the most former players on NFL rosters during Conference Championship weekend!
More Snow And Ice On The Way Friday And Saturday
A Winter Storm Watch goes into effect on Friday and lasts until Saturday evening.
Head-On Collision Kills One In Benton County
Authorities aren't sure what caused a head-on collision in Benton County that killed one driver.
Is This Brain’s New Favorite Soda?
Mountain Dew lovers get ready for new 'zero sugar' Dew!
The Exact Age When You Feel The Most Miserable!
If you're in your 40's, you're closing in on your most miserable age!
U of I Administrator Arrested For Drunk Driving
A new associate dean was arrested for drunk driving with his kids in the car, on the same day he interviewed for the job.
Winter Storm WARNING Issued For Eastern Iowa
Rain, ice, and snow move in later today as winter makes a comeback!
Iowa Quarterback Mansell Enters Transfer Portal
The Iowa quarterback situation for 2020 has one less QB in the mix.
Pier 1 To Close Up To 450 Stores
The fate of locations in Marion and Coralville are still unknown.
Violent Crime In Cedar Rapids Rises In 2019
The numbers are in, and statistics show that it was a mixed year for crime in Cedar Rapids.