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
Iowa Cookie Company Debuts Their Second ‘Cookie ATM’
Imagine inserting your card...and getting back a cookie!
Iowa Family To Be Featured on Family Feud Episode This Week
An Iowa family who applied to be on Family Feud during the pandemic gets their wish this week!
A Rare Dust Storm Brings Wind and Damage to NW Iowa [PHOTOS]
A rare dust storm hit parts of NW Iowa hard on Thursday.
$50 Million Permanent Stadium Planned at Field of Dreams
Yet another multi-million dollar facility aims to build at The Field of Dreams.
Historic Iowa Church Saved From Demolition
The church along 8th Avenue in Marion has been around for 125 years.
New Iowa Law Ends The Regulating of Fireworks Sales
Get ready for more fireworks stands in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City this summer.
Iowa Star Caitlin Clark Helping To Battle Food Insecurity
Join Iowa basketball star Caitlin Clark in her battle against hunger in Eastern Iowa.
Is An Iowa-Made Cereal Making People Sick?
Thousands of people are reporting that this 'Lucky' cereal made them sick.
WWII Ship Named After Iowa’s Sullivan Brothers is Sinking
The WWII ship has a breach in its hull and is in desperate need of repair.
Iowa Stripped Of Its First In The Nation Voting Status
A new plan would no longer have Iowa lead off the presidential nominating process.