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
Iowa Gives NBC $6 Million For ‘Field of Dreams’ TV Show
The state of Iowa chips in to help NBC with its 'Field of Dreams' TV show.
New Survey Finds That 13% of People Don’t Know Who THIS Guy Is
The results of a survey on U.S. history show that America needs to head back to school!
Seven ‘Wonders’ That Every Iowan Should Experience [LIST]
Seven places and experiences that every Iowan should try and be proud of!
Retailers Considering Paying You NOT To Bring Back Merchandise
With too much product in storage, retailers are considering giving refunds AND letting you keep the merchandise.
Iowa Girl Wins World Chess Championship [WATCH]
A 9-year-old Iowa girl rules the world of chess!
99 Year Old Iowa Man Reminds Us Laughter Is The Best Medicine
A 99-year-old Mt. Vernon man has Facebook in stitches with his jokes!
Ernst Says Gun Bill “Does Not Take Away Rights”
Iowa Republican Joni Ernst comes out in favor of a bipartisan gun control bill.
Iowa Among The Most Patriotic States In The U.S.A.
Are Iowans patriotic? A new survey says 'yes'!
Several Eastern Iowa Beaches Hit With E. Coli Warnings
Some popular Eastern Iowa beaches are closed to swimming due to E. Coli bacteria.
How Many Of These ‘Dad’ Sayings Are You Guilty Of Using?
Are these phrases cringeworthy, or just part of being a dad?