Dan Brannan is Content Director of RiverBender and EdGlenToday.com. Dan started at Riverbender.com/Edglentoday.com in December 2014. He is a graduate of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, IL with degrees in Journalism and Psychology. Having previously served as the Executive Editor of The Telegraph in Alton, his 17-year tenure led the paper to over 350 awards including several General Excellence awards in the Illinois Press Association, Illinois Associated Press, Freedom Communications, Southern Illinois Editorial Association and Journal Register Company contests. Brannan was chosen to lead Freedom Communications' national pilot on social media.
He is the author of eight nonfiction books including: "The Courage to Live," a biography about Donna Gustavel, a young woman with multiple disabilities; "Everyday Angels," an inspirational book of moving human interest stories; "Live Life to the Fullest: Stories of People Coping With Diabetes" which is endorsed by the American Diabetes Association; "Boy Giant: The Story of Robert Wadlow The World's Tallest Man;" "Damn Cold and Starving" written with Sgt. Marion Ray; "You Can't Kill the Dream" co-written with fellow journalist Ande Yakstis; and "A Life in Parts," the story of Loretta Goebel and endorsed by Beatle Paul McCartney.
Dan, an avid exercise enthusiast, is a member of the American Diabetes Association and lives in Maryville. Dan has two children in college - Savannah and Sierra.
LOUISVILLE, KY. - East Alton-Wood River head boys and girls track and field coach Russ Colona on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, reported that the Oilers' legendary shot put and discus thrower Jayden Ulrich continues to her quest to be the best. Colona said on April 11, 2024, at a meet in California...
ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Cardinals confirmed Tuesday morning, April 16, 2024, that legendary manager Whitey Herzog has died at the age of 92. Cardinals spokesman Brian Bartow said Tuesday morning the team had been informed of his death by Herzog's family. The team was not yet sure whether...
ALTON - Teutopolis placed in all four flights, and won two individual championships as the Wooden Shoes won the team title in the Robert Logan Doubles Invitational tennis tournament played on Saturday at the Alton High School courts and other venues in the area. T-Town won the tournament with...
BELLEVILLE - The Belleville Police Department has announced it is conducting a death investigation after a Sunday domestic disturbance. Belleville Police said at 11:12 p.m. on Sunday, April 14, 2024, they were dispatched to the first block of Ben Louis Drive in reference to a domestic disturbance....
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - On Monday, April 15, 2024, the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office issued charges against a suspect for kidnapping second-degree and resisting arrest by fleeing. The suspect is 36-year-old Helen White of the 10200 block of Duke Drive in St. Louis. The St. Louis...
GLEN CARBON - The Father McGivney Catholic Griffins continue to showcase their talent on both the girls and boys side in track and field under legendary Coach Jim Helton. The Griffins split with the girls traveling to Robinson, and the boys Staunton. The girls were Sam Bennett Invitational Champions,...
HARDIN - After an intensive investigation, three suspects have been arrested regarding a disturbance that occurred in February 2024 at Big John's Tavern located in the 200 block of Main Street in Hardin. At 12:30 a.m. on Feb. 4, 2024, the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office was notified of a Disturbance...
GRANITE CITY – Alton’s Sam Elliott-Barnes won both the 100 and 400 meters, Collinsville thrower Devin Habermehl won both the shot put and discus throw, Highland’s Dalla Mancinas won the 3,200 meters, and other area athletes showed very good performances at the Granite City boys...
JERSEYVILLE - The Jerseyville Fire Department and several other agencies responded to a devastating fire at the Peace United Church of Christ in Jerseyville at 6:51 p.m. on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Jerseyville Fire Chief Keith Norman said when agencies arrived at the scene it was blazing and had...
COLLINSVILLE - Collinsville captured a 3-2 win over Marquette Catholic in a highly competitive contest on Saturday at Fletcher Field in Collinsville. Adam Bovinett hit the two-run homer in the bottom of the seventh to lift Collinsville in a tight game. The Explorers played well throughout...
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