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
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The price of oil is down nearly $30 per barrel. When will we start saving at the pump?
Iowa Boxer Who Battled Joe Frazier in 1972 Has Died
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5 Vintage Star Wars Toys Brain Wishes He Still Had
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Hy-Vee will soon have its own security force patrolling its stores.
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Friday morning's lunar eclipse will be the longest one this century!
Cheaper Grocery Options Will Soon See Price Increase
Cheaper packaged meats like hot dogs and deli meats will soon be going up in price.
Alec Baldwin Shooting Reminds Many of Brandon Lee’s Death
The accidental death of actor Brandon Lee in 1993 was supposed to change the rules of guns on movie sets.
Popular Grocery Store Items That Are Getting Harder to Find
Issues with the U.S. supply chain have caused prices to spike, while other items are now hard to find.