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
Former ISU Receiver Headed To The Jets…Will Rodgers Follow?
The Jets have acquired a former Green Bay wide receiver. Could a certain QB be next?
Zebra Attacks Midwest Man Before Deputy Puts Animal Down [WATCH]
A Midwest man's pet zebra attacked him and was hostile toward law enforcement officials.
Why We Need To Stop Changing What Time It Is! [OPINION]
Could this be the year we end the twice-a-year time change?
Plenty Of Storylines As Iowa Prepares For Bruce Pearl and Auburn
A familiar face will be staring back at Iowa on Thursday.
A Big Change Is Coming To This Year’s Great Jones County Fair
Fairgoers need to be aware of a new rule at this year's Great Jones County Fair.
The Iowa Invention That Changed The Way We Eat Pizza
This popular pizza flavor got started right here in Iowa!
The Reason Why McDonald’s Got Rid Of The Play Place
The Play Place was a magical place where parents could find peace. Now, they're gone.
Winter Storm Will Dump Heavy Wet Snow on Eastern Iowa
Mother Nature is about to remind us it's still winter!
Cardinals Star Auctioning Off Belongings In Huge Moving Sale
Everything must be sold, right down to the art on the walls!
Iowa School For The Deaf Wins 1st Place at Cheer Competition
The Iowa School for the Deaf made cheerleading history!