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
Iowa Lawmaker Wants to “Make Minnesota Iowa Again!”
An Iowa lawmaker wants to buy several counties in Minnesota.
All Purpose Sports Field Planned for Former Lindale Sears Store
Construction could begin this fall!
The Best Place to Eat Pizza in Iowa, According to Iowans!
Did your favorite pizza place make the list?
Iowa’s New Transfer Portal QB Will Undergo Serious Surgery
South Dakota State transfer Mark Gronowski is set for offseason surgery.
ISU Coach Matt Campbell to Interview with the Chicago Bears
Would Matt Campbell leave Ames for the NFL?
Iowa City Pub Quietly Closes After 52 Years in Business
Signs in the windows say the historic pub is for lease.
New Asian Restaurant Coming to Lindale Area in Cedar Rapids
The new restaurant will serve all-you-can-eat hot pot.
Morgan Wallen Bags a Buck While Deer Hunting in Iowa [VIDEO]
Morgan has another successful hunting trip in Iowa.
Fareway Acquires Two Eastern Iowa Grocery Store Locations
Fareway will open grocery stores in two Eastern Iowa towns this spring.
Hopeful Hawkeyes Land Coveted Quarterback via the Portal
Iowa lands another talented QB via the transfer portal.