I started out at KHAK as an intern back in 1996 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
When Will Stimulus Checks Arrive?
Many Americans are hurting financially. So when can we expect to see our stimulus checks?
Iowa Public Universities To Refund Housing, Dining Fees
While dining and housing fees are being refunded, tuition and others are not.
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Linn County cases of coronavirus have soared, with many coming at a local senior care center.
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Four residents at a Cedar Rapids nursing facility have tested positive for coronavirus.
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Self-isolation can get lonely real fast! Here are some tips to get through it without losing your mind.
How Cell Phones Track Our Social Distancing Success
New data shows that Iowans need to do a better job of social distancing if they want to stop the spread of coronavirus.
Shelter In Place Order Could Come From Local Officials
A shelter in place order could come from local officials. CR mayor Brad Hart says Iowa's governor should do it instead.