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 loves having fun on the air every weekday morning! Brain and his wife Holly make their home in Marion and have three children, Chase, Carly, and Cayleigh. They also have a dog Rigby, and a huge cat Cora. Brain is a huge sports fan and loves his Hawkeyes, Packers, and Cardinals. If you see Brain out and about in Marion or anywhere in Eastern Iowa, say hello! We hear he's friendly!
Ryan "Brain" Brainard
Father-Son Showdown: Iowa Vs. Maryland In The Ferentz Bowl
Kirk Ferentz faces more than just Maryland this Saturday.
Small Town Iowa School District Won’t Change Macot’s Name
The school district has used the name since 1927.
Coe College Has It’s First Rhodes Scholar in Over 50 Years
Only 32 students are selected from the entire U.S. to attend Oxford in England.
Hawkeyes Lose Starting Quarterback for Rest of the Regular Season
Iowa will be without another quarterback against Maryland and Nebraska.
BREAKING: Swisher Teen Identified as Victim of Fiery I-380 Crash
A 17 year old Swisher teen has died in a crash on I-380.
Advanced Auto Parts to Close Hundreds of Store Locations
Advanced Auto Parts has 37 Iowa locations.
Caitlin Clark Draws HUGE Crowds to LPGA Pro Am Event [VIDEO]
Clark played well, except for one shot that nearly hit one of her fans!
Ready or Not, Iowa’s First Snowfall is Coming Soon!
Keep your eye on the middle of next week!
Iowa Man Wins $1,000 a Day For Life from the Iowa Lottery
An Iowa man is set for life after his big lottery win!
Costco Recall Alert: 80,000 Pounds of Butter Recalled
Costco butter has been recalled...but not for the reason you think.