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
Early Morning Accident Kills Four in Northeast Iowa
Snow and ice-covered roads appear to be the cause of the deadly accident.
Arrest Made in Des Moines Shooting That Killed Two Students
An arrest has been made in the shooting that left two teenagers dead and one adult seriously wounded.
Rep. Ashley Hinson Hospitalized in Cedar Rapids
A televised debate has been canceled due to Rep. Hinson being hospitalized.
Mississippi River So Low People Are Walking To Midwest Island
A Midwest island in the Mississippi River can now be reached by foot thanks to historically low river levels.
Iowa Crop-Dusting Pilot Dies After Weekend Crash
A crop-dusting plane crashed over the weekend in Iowa, killing the pilot.
Iowa Indoor Football Team Postpones AR-15 Gun Giveaway
Negative feedback and the loss of sponsors caused the team to pull the promotion.
$50 Million Permanent Stadium Planned at Field of Dreams
Yet another multi-million dollar facility aims to build at The Field of Dreams.
Iowa Soldier Who Inspired M*A*S*H Character Has Died [VIDEO]
The Iowa soldier who inspired the character Radar O'Reilly in M*A*S*H had died.
Half Of A Family Was Killed By Deadly Tornado in Winterset
Half of a family visiting Winterset, Iowa on Saturday died during a tornado.
Ida Causes ‘Extremely Uncommon’ Occurrence On The Mississippi
Hurricane Ida caused something to happen along the Mississippi River that hasn't been seen in over a decade.