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.
CLASS 3A CHARLESTON - Edwardsville triple jumper Malik Allen brought home a state crown in the triple jump, while teammate Iose Epenesa had a solid day in the discus and the Tigers also placed in a pair of relays. Simon McClaine was the standout for Alton High, finishing sixth place in the 300...
BELLEVILLE - Jillian Lane had three hits and an RBI, both Grace Oertle and Riley Nelson had two hits and three RBIs each, and Avery Hamilton struck out three while in the circle as Edwardsville defeated host Belleville West 11-5 to take the IHSA Class 4A softball regional final Saturday morning at...
EDWARDSVILLE - Greyson Rathgeb drew a two out, bases loaded walk to force home the winning run in the bottom of the seventh as Edwardsville pulled out a dramatic, come-from-behind 5-4 win over Collinsville in the IHSA Class 4A regional final Saturday morning at Tom Pile Field. The Tigers and Kahoks...
ALTON - Alton Police reported that at 11:53 a.m. on Friday, May 26, 2023, the department received a 911 call concerning an adult male stabbing a victim in the 700 block of Hoffman Street, Alton. Alton Police Chief Jarrett Ford said the victim was transported by ambulance to a local hospital for further...
ALTON - Alton Police Chief Jarrett Ford announced today that Mexican authorities have transferred a suspect in a cold case investigation for First-Degree Murder that dates back to 2014. On August 5, 2014, officers from the Alton Police Department responded to 2142 Seminary Road, Alton, Madison County,...
PALATINE - Edwardsville's singles entry Colton Hulme and the doubles team of Jade Dynamic and Michael Karibean made it through on Thursday to the second day of the IHSA State Tennis Tournament at Palatine High and other venues in northwest suburban Chicago. Triad doubles team of Marc Froidcoeur and...
ALTON – Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that lane closures will be encountered on the U.S. Route 67 Clark Bridge over the Mississippi River. IDOT said traffic will be reduced to one lane in the direction indicated during the following dates and times, weather permitting:...
GRAFTON - Grafton has its Third Annual Memorial Day Commemoration Ceremony planned for noon on Monday, May 29, 2023, at the Whalen-Hill American Legion Post 648's World War I Monument overlooking the cemetery. “There will be a short ceremony honoring our nation’s fallen military members...
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