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
Grammy Winner Carly Pearce Coming To Eastern Iowa
She'll be here this summer!
Iowa School For The Deaf Wins 1st Place at Cheer Competition
The Iowa School for the Deaf made cheerleading history!
Iowa Is The Only State With Rising Cases Of Cancer
The state has the 2nd highest rate of cancer cases in the U.S.
Gabby Barrett Added To Lineup Of Eastern Iowa Music Festival
Gabby Barrett will be filling in for another star who had to leave the lineup.
The Case Of A Missing Marion Man Comes To A Sad End
The sad case of a missing Marion man has come to an end.
Guy Fieri’s Kitchen + Bar To Open First Iowa Location This Spring
Guy Fieri is set to open up his first restaurant in Iowa.
Iowans Behind ‘A Quiet Place’ Have New Film Out In March [WATCH]
Two Iowa grads have another big-time movie hitting theaters next month!
Does Bill Gates Really Own Farmland In Iowa?
It looks like everyone is investing in Iowa farmland, including the ultra-rich!
McDonald’s May Get Rid Of An Item It Has Carried Since 1955
Your McDonald's order may soon start coming with one fewer item.
Is The Party Over? Party City Files For Bankruptcy
The financial situation for Party City continues to look bleak.