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
Iowa Man’s Tattoo Gets The Attention of Garth Brooks [VIDEO]
Garth commented on the tattoo live during his web series.
Watch as a Pack of Coyotes Try To Break Into an Iowa Home
A pack of coyotes nearly shatter the glass of a patio door.
Proposed Bill Would Pay Iowans $5 Per Raccoon Tail
Will a bounty program help curb Iowa's raccoon population?
The Delaware County Fair Welcomes Chris Young Back to Iowa [VIDEO]
Chris Young returns to Eastern Iowa this summer!
Remembering Toby Keith’s Final Concert in Iowa [PHOTOS]
Here is the setlist from Toby's last concert ever in Iowa.
New Country-Themed Bar to Open in Dowtown Iowa City
Get ready to go boot scootin' in Iowa City!
Joe Nichols Coming To This Summer’s Linn County Fair [VIDEO]
Joe Nichols is coming back to Eastern Iowa!
Fran McCaffery Becomes Winningest Coach in Iowa History
McCaffery passes Dr. Tom Davis on the all-time win list.
How Long Should You Let Your Car Warm Up in Cold Weather?
Not nearly as long as you probably think!
Iowa City Snow Shark Sculpture Takes a Bite Out of Winter
What is a 20 foot shark doing on a lawn in Iowa City?