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.
ALTON - Edwardsville pitcher Joe Chiarodo had his team's only two hits on the day, and struck out 11 batters in six innings of work on the mound as the Tigers took a crucial 3-0 win over Alton in a Southwestern Conference baseball game played Wednesday at Lloyd Hopkins Field in Gordon Moore Park....
EDWARDSVILLE - Riley Nelson had another big day inside the circle, allowing two unearned runs on two hits, striking out 13, while Reese McNamara had a pair of hits and a RBI as Edwardsville got past Collinsville 4-2 in a Southwestern Conference softball game played at the Edwardsville Sports Complex...
VENICE - Former Venice resident Roger Peach has written a book that has sparked interest across the country. Early Southern Illinois jockey Lillian Jenkinson Holder is the subject of a nationally released biography entitled, Jockey Queen: Lillian Jenkinson Holder, Horse Racing’s Fearless...
ALTON - Two vehicles were involved in a crash on the morning of Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at the Illinois Route 143-Cpl. Chris Belchick Memorial Highway in Alton. One of the vehicles suffered significant damage, however there did not appear to be any injuries in the incident. Alton Police and Illinois...
GODFREY - Ten members and sponsors of the Mississippi Valley Christian School Senior class and American Christian Honor Society showed an admirable act of kindness when they devoted their Saturday morning, April 20, 2024, to assist at Beverly Farm in Godfrey. The Mississippi Valley Christian students...
HIGHLAND - Despite the rain from the thunderstorms that moved through the St. Louis area late Tuesday evening. Edwardsville's girls track team put on great and consistent performances to win the large school Madison County track meet at Highland's Bulldog Stadium. The Tigers won with 152 points,...
HIGHLAND - The start of the boys large school Madison County track and field meet at Highland's was delayed by rain after a series of thunderstorms passed through the area. Once the meet started, the Tigers showed their depth and talent in going away to the boys victory. Edwardsville scored 16...
BETHALTO - Roxana continued its roll in boys track and field on Monday, April 22, 2024, in the Madison County Small Schools Championship Meet notching the title with 182 points at Hauser Field in Bethalto. The host Eagles had an outstanding day and were second with 160 points. Madison came in...
WOOD RIVER - The upcoming National Day of Prayer event in Wood River has a vast amount of well-known area participants. The National Day of Prayer time in Wood River will be at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at the Wood River Round House. Coordinator Debbie Ward said Mike Roberts, the award-winning...
MARQUETTE CATHOLIC 7, WATERLOO GIBAULT CATHOLIC 0: Both Alex Stephan and Ella Tesson had braces (two goals each), while Ava Hernandez, Jamie Jarzenbeck, and Chloe Roberts all found the back of the net as Marquette defeated Waterloo-Gibault Catholic 7-0 at Waterloo. Emma Dempsey, Jessica Eales, Lil...
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