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
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The Shueyville native brings home an ACM Award!
Iowa And Iowa State Investigate Athletes For Betting On Sports
Student-athletes at Iowa and ISU are under investigation for betting on sports.
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Nominate the restaurant that you think serves the best tenderloin!
The Iowa Invention That Changed The Way We Eat Pizza
This popular pizza flavor got started right here in Iowa!
The Reason Why McDonald’s Got Rid Of The Play Place
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