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.
EDWARDSVILLE – The Kumon Math and Reading Center of Edwardsville performed a great deed recently and collected about 750 books and donated them to nearby Belle Vista Elementary School. Kumon Instructor Megan Florent said: “I chose Belle Valley Elementary because I am currently in the...
ROXANA - Calista Stahlhut has been a fixture in the Roxana Shells girls softball lineup for four years now. She is off to a sensational start both as a pitcher and at bat. Stahlhut has been dominant on both the mound and at the plate this year for the Shells nearly every game. She is a Midwest Member...
EAST ST. LOUIS – U.S. Attorney Rachelle Aud Crowe announced on Friday, April 5, 2024, that a woman who currently operates a business in Southern Illinois preparing tax returns faces federal charges for allegedly making intentionally false statements on her personal income tax returns. A...
WOOD RIVER - East Alton-Wood River High School senior track person Kirk Lane is one of those who always gives 110 percent, his head boys coach Russ Colona said. Kirk is a Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete of the Month for the Oilers. Lane said his parents have provided continual support...
WOOD RIVER - East Alton-Wood River High School had an incident Friday morning, April 5, 2024, where a student brought a firearm onto school premises, Superintendent Rob Miller said in a message to parents - however, the situation was quickly defused. “We want to reassure you that the situation...
EDWARDSVILLE – Kate Jose, who transferred from Metro-East Lutheran, came up with a hat trick, while Ellie Neath and Maggie Young both had braces (two goals each) as Edwardsville’s girls soccer team jumped out to a quick lead and never looked back as the Tigers defeated Alton 10-0 in...
EDWARDSVILLE - Jillian Lane delivered the big blow in the home half of the third, doubling over the left fielder’s head to score what proved to be the winning runs as Edwardsville won over Belleville West in a Southwestern Conference softball game 5-1 Thursday afternoon at Plummer Field. The...
GODFREY - A very kind Godfrey Samaritan who goes by the name Don, discovered cash from a patron in the Moto Mart at 5311 Godfrey Road in Godfrey on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. Don said he wants to ensure the money is returned to the original owner. “Everything is so expensive nowadays and thi...
ALTON - Alton Memorial Hospital CEO Dave Braasch had an appropriate way to describe Dr. Ed Ragsdale, who died on March 10, 2024: "Ed was a person who always defined AMH and will never be forgotten." Braasch said Dr. Ragsdale always “put the patient and community first.” “Ed was...
CAHOKIA HEIGHTS – Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 6 announced today that it is requesting the public’s assistance in the investigation of a deceased female. ISP said at 3:20 a.m. on Saturday, March 30, 2024, it discovered a deceased female on Interstate...
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