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
A New Lindale Mall Policy Requires a Parent To Escort Children
If you want to go to the mall...bring your mom or dad.
All The Celebrities Who Showed Up For Caitlin Clark’s Senior Day
The stars turned out at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday!
Iowa’s Only Porsche Dealership Set to Open Soon
Now you can get that Porsche 911 you've dreamed about!
A Hawkeye Fan’s Thank You Letter to Iowa’s Caitlin Clark
Caitlin Clark is headed to the WNBA, and this Iowa fan can't say thank you enough.
Eastern Iowa FFA Chapter’s ‘Tractor’ Video Goes Viral [WATCH]
'Big Green Tractors' and more took a ride to school.
Caitlin Clark Passes Lynette Woodard As Iowa Destroys Minnesota
Clark recorded her second straight triple-double.
The First Triple Double In Iowa Men’s Basketball History! [WATCH]
Who knew it had never happened unti Tuesday night?
The Hidden Treasure Inside Boxes of Caitlin Clark’s Cereal!
If you never open the box, how will you win the prize?
Body of Gray Wolf Discovered in Eastern Iowa
The animal likely traveled from the Great Lakes region.
National Steakhouse Restaurant Closes Cedar Rapids Location
So long, Bloomin' Onion.