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
Midwest Family Teaches Pet Pig How To Ride Around Town [VIDEO]
Norbert the pig loves rock music and working on his ollie!
Zebra Attacks Midwest Man Before Deputy Puts Animal Down [WATCH]
A Midwest man's pet zebra attacked him and was hostile toward law enforcement officials.
The Iowa Invention That Changed The Way We Eat Pizza
This popular pizza flavor got started right here in Iowa!
The Reason Why McDonald’s Got Rid Of The Play Place
The Play Place was a magical place where parents could find peace. Now, they're gone.
Iowa Police Chief Reportedly Lied To Get Machine Guns
An Iowa police chief is facing federal gun charges.
Midwest House Featured in ‘A Christmas Story’ Up For Sale
You can now own the very house that Ralphie grew up in!
‘Great Pumpkin’ Charlie Brown Will NOT Air On Network TV
Don't panic Lucy...you can still watch the Halloween special for free.
Four Classic Cereals From The 1980s Are Coming Back
These classic cereal flavors are 'scary' good!
First Case of Monkeypox Confirmed in Iowa
The infected person is said to be isolating and in contact with health officials.
Iowa Grown Sweet Corn Will Be Hard to Find This 4th of July
Iowa-grown sweet corn will be hard to find this weekend.