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
Body of Gray Wolf Discovered in Eastern Iowa
The animal likely traveled from the Great Lakes region.
The Hidden Treasure Inside Boxes of Caitlin Clark’s Cereal!
If you never open the box, how will you win the prize?
Why It’s Too Dangerous To Visit Iowa’s Largest Cave [VIDEO]
Only a few people know where the entrance sits to Iowa's largest cave.
A Look Back at Caitlin Clark’s First Game as a Hawkeye [VIDEO]
Before all the records, we look back at Clark's first ever game as a Hawkeye.
Former WNBA Star Spreads Lies About Iowa’s Caitlin Clark
The Iowa women's basketball program has a response!
Fran McCaffery Becomes Winningest Coach in Iowa History
McCaffery passes Dr. Tom Davis on the all-time win list.
Morgan Wallen Bags a Buck While Hunting in Iowa [PHOTO]
Morgan Wallen lands his biggest buck ever in Iowa!
After 60 Years Kum & Go Stores Will No Longer Be in Iowa
Get ready for a new convenience store in Iowa.
The Nike Shoes That Caitlin Clark Loves To Wear The Most
Her deal with Nike gives her nearly any shoe she wants!
UPDATED: Two People Dead, Including Shooter, in Perry High School Incident
We now also know how many people were shot in this morning's incident.