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
Comedy Legend Adam Sandler To Perform In Iowa This Fall
The former SNL star will stop in Iowa during his 25 city tour!
Cedar Rapids Theaters Will Also Show ‘Eras Tour’ Movie [WATCH]
Swifties won't have to travel far to see the 'Eras Tour' on the big screen!
Is This Eastern Iowa Attraction Really A Tourist Trap?
When did celebrating one's heritage become a tourist trap?
A $1 Million Unclaimed Iowa Lottery Prize Is About To Expire
The winner only has a few weeks left to claim one million dollars!
Iowa Women’s Basketball Lands One Of The Nation’s Top Recruits
One of the best women's players in the nation is coming to Iowa!
Wait, The Iowa State Fair Butter Cow ISN’T Made from 100% Butter?
You'll never look at the butter cow the same again.
Iowa Woman Reunited With Egg She Wrote On 72 Years Later
The egg traveled from Iowa to New York with a special message.
Former Iowa Football Star Purchases Hamburg Inn No. 2
A remodel of the building and the menu is planned before the restaurant reopens.
Iowa-Based Cupcake Company Will Close an Iowa Store Soon
A popular stop for cupcakes will close after 10 years in business.
The Iowa County That Has A Rattlesnake Problem [VIDEO]
Rattlesnakes in our state are supposed to be rare, but not in this Iowa county.