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
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A green comet will make its return to our solar system for the first time in over 10,000 years!
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‘Great Pumpkin’ Charlie Brown Will NOT Air On Network TV
Don't panic Lucy...you can still watch the Halloween special for free.
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Legendary Midwest Stage Hypnotist Has Passed Away
Jim Wand performed thousands of shows at colleges and other events across the country.