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.
BETHALTO - One of the best athletic performances of the spring season has been Civic Memorial freshman track and field sensation Sarah Rider's first-place finishes in the Madison County Small Schools Meet on April 22, 2024, in Bethalto. Sarah posted personal bests at the county meet in the hurdles...
JERSEYVILLE - Senior pitcher Ashlyn Brown is having a sensational season in 2024 on the mound for the Jersey Community High School Panthers. Ashlyn has carried the majority of varsity innings as a pitcher the past three seasons for the Panthers, her head coach Chelsey Crnokrak said. Ashlyn i...
CARROLLTON - Carrollton Girls Track and Field Coach Angie McAdams once served as what she has described as one of legendary Coach Dick Hamann's track girls. The hand-picked assistants helped Coach Hamann at meets with some very important tasks that made the various Carrollton meets under Coach Hamaan...
ALTON - The enormous house fire in the 300 block of East 13th Street in Alton was difficult to battle for the Alton, East Alton and Godfrey firefighters. Alton Deputy Fire Chief Matt Fischer said the call came in at 8:40 p.m. on Sunday, April 28, 2024. He said firefighters were at the scene battling...
ALTON - Alton firefighters are battling a serious blaze in the 300 block of East 13th Street at Alton Street. Alton Deputy Fire Chief Matt Fischer said around 10 p.m. on Sunday, April 28, 2024, that firefighters were still battling the fire. East Alton Fire Department was also at the fire scene...
SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 2024, SPORTS ROUND-UP BASEBALL JERSEY 15, JACKSONVILLE 5: A three-run fourth and sixth innings, combined with a six-run fifth, sealed the deal for Jersey in their win over Jacksonville in their first game of a cluster which included Jacksonville Routt Catholic. Kaeden...
ALTON - Abby Brinker, Madison Vasiloff, and Taylor Carson all scored for Granite City, as the Warriors earned a hard-fought three points in a 3-2 win over Marquette Catholic in a girls soccer match played Saturday afternoon at Gordon Moore Park. Chloe Roberts and Maya Stephan hit the goals for the...
PONTOON BEACH - This year the Field Sports Complex in Pontoon Beach is eager to announce its winter league’s final this Sunday April, 28, 2024, with exciting games starting at 2 p.m. The venue is located at 4141 State Route 111, Pontoon Beach, IL. The matchups are as follows: 2:00...
ALTON - Abrianna Garrett had a first-half brace (two goals), while Avery Huddleston also scored in the first half as Civic Memorial defeated Alton 3-1 in a girls soccer match played Friday night at Hauser Field. The match went on, despite the rainy weather that came through the area on Friday...
EDWARDSVILLE - The recent Tiger Town Orchestra Consortium on Saturday, April 13, 2024, was rated a big success by organizers. Edwardsville High School Orchestra Director Victoria Voumard said: “Around 440 District 7 orchestra students grade 5-12 performed in the EHS gymnasium for the annual...
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