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
Branstad Family Chases Down Drunk Driver on Interstate
Terry Branstad and his wife Chris chased down a drunk driver on Interstate 80!
Iowa Family of Six Overcomes 1 in 64 Million Odds! [VIDEO]
You don't have to tell Kellee and Nick Briggs that triplets run in the family!
Downtown Cedar Rapids Restaurant Moving to New Location
One of our favorite downtown restaurants is moving!
Is A Disney Vacation Still Affordable For The Average Iowa Family?
Has a Disney vacation become a thing reserved for upper-middle-class and wealthy families?
A School Year Shouldn’t Ever End in Gunfire [OPINION]
Brain is sad and angry at a political system that can't get out of its own way to make kids safe.
Former Iowa Taco Bell Employee Wins Case in Supreme Court
A former Iowa Taco Bell employee gets a win for workers everywhere.
$1 To Ride Cedar Rapids City Buses Under New Proposal
When the city starts charging fares again, it could cost just $1 to ride.
Second Cedar Rapids Donutland Location Now Open!
Cedar Rapids officially has TWO Donutlands open for business!
The Longest Serving Iowa Vietnam Prisoner of War Has Died
He was a prisoner of war for over 2,500 days.
Marion Fly-In Breakfast To Feature Plane Rides And More
Get ready for pancakes and planes in Marion!