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
Fitness Instructor Saves Heart Attack Victim at Marion Gym
The quick actions of a fitness instructor in Marion saved the life of a man who suffered a heart attack.
Explosion at Iowa Chemical Plant Lights Up the Night Sky
Despite the explosion, plant officials say no one was injured.
Brain Shares His Favorite Aaron Rodgers and Packer Memes
When your favorite team loses, you have to be able to take a joke. When it comes to Aaron Rodgers there are plenty!
Stranger Sneaks Into Iowa Hospital to Feed Baby That Wasn’t His
Police are looking for a man who snuck into an Iowa hospital and fed a baby that wasn't his.
Iowa Woman Dies After Being Found Outside Senior Facility
Officials are trying to find out of the senior living facility was responsible for the woman's death.
The Time Has Come for The NFL To Adjust Overtime Rules [OPINION]
The NFL has an overtime problem. And the solution is easy.
Marion Prepares to Say Goodbye to Thomas Park Field
After 86 years, Thomas Park Field in Marion will no longer host sporting events like football and track.
Cedar Rapids Woman Dies in Sunday Afternoon Fire
Cedar Rapids officials have confirmed one person has died following a fire on Sunday afternoon.
Why Didn’t Cedar Rapids Delay Classes on Thursday?
Superintendent Noreen Bush clarified how cold it has to get for the district to delay or cancel classes.
It’s Time For Jordan Bohannon to Take a Seat [OPINION]
Shots that went in are no longer falling for Jordan Bohannon.