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
Does Bill Gates Really Own Farmland In Iowa?
It looks like everyone is investing in Iowa farmland, including the ultra-rich!
Early Morning Accident Kills Four in Northeast Iowa
Snow and ice-covered roads appear to be the cause of the deadly accident.
Iowa One Of The Top Schools For Alumni In The NFL Playoffs
The NFL Wildcard Weekend is full of former Hawkeyes!
Comet To Make Once In A Lifetime Trip Past Earth This Month
A green comet will make its return to our solar system for the first time in over 10,000 years!
The Oscars Want You to Vote For Your Favorite Movie of 2021
Not a fan of any of the Oscar's best picture nominees? Then vote for your favorite film of 2021 online!
Iowa Woman Wins ALL of Ellen’s 12 Days of Giveaways Prizes
An Iowa woman is pinching herself after winning everything Ellen gave away during her final 12 Days of Giveaways!
Iowa Groom’s Autistic Brother Leaves Room in Tears After Speech [WATCH]
Standing up and giving a speech in front of hundreds of people isn't easy, especially when you have autism. But that didn't stop Sam Waldron!
Ida Causes ‘Extremely Uncommon’ Occurrence On The Mississippi
Hurricane Ida caused something to happen along the Mississippi River that hasn't been seen in over a decade.
Report Shows Confused Response To Fatal Iowa Adventureland Accident
Records and phone calls show confusion, and trouble getting to accident victims at Adventureland.