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 - The Alton’s boys tennis squad has had an impressive year under head Coach Jesse Macias and on Saturday, May 11, 2024, the players ended up fourth place in the Southwestern Conference Tennis Tournament. The Redbirds’ Parker Mayhew and Alex Tuetken finished third in singles to lead...
GODFREY - Two suspects are in police custody after a purse theft and a vehicle pursuit in the Godfrey-Alton area on Sunday, May 12, 2024. This was the preliminary account for Madison County Chief Deputy Sheriff Marcos Pulido: "On Sunday, May 12th, around 3 p.m., a Madison County Sheriff's Deputy investigate...
GODFREY - The Madison County Sheriff's Office and the Madison County Coroner's Office are investigating a fatal traffic crash that occurred Sunday morning in Godfrey. Madison County Chief Deputy Sheriff Marcos Pulido said the preliminary investigation revealed that at approximately 5:07 a.m.,...
EDWARDSVILLE - This is National Police Week throughout the United States. Madison County Sheriff Jeff C. Connor said this week is "a time when we take time to honor all the brave men and women in law enforcement who put their lives on the line every day to keep us safe." "This weeklong...
HARDIN - A pair of area individuals have been charged with offenses after a traffic stop in Calhoun County. Calhoun County Chief Deputy Zach Hardin provided this information about a stop that occurred at approximately 7:43 p.m. on May 6, 2024, on Illinois River Road near Deer Plain, in Calhoun County....
EDWARDSVILLE - Senior Alec Marchetto, making his first start of the season, allowed on two hits, while striking out seven, and Lucas Huebner drove in three runs as Edwardsville shut out Jersey 5-0 in a baseball game played Friday at Tom Pile Field. The Panthers were held to only three hits on th...
EDWARDSVILLE - Both Ellie Neath and Caroline Wylie had braces (two goals each), while Kylie Peel scored off a brilliant spin move in the box, and goalie Genny Burroughs had little trouble in recording the clean sheet as Edwardsville won its girls soccer home finale over Collinsville 9-0 on Friday...
VIRDEN - Father McGivney Catholic's girls track team will be sending many of its athletes to state, and took home the IHSA Class 1A sectional meet at Virden North Mac on Thursday afternoon. The Griffins won the title with 140.5 points, with the host Panthers coming in second with 110 points, Carlinville...
ALTON - Chicagoland's loss is the River Bend area's gain with our most recent Remarkable Redbird, junior Cameron Conwell. Cameron moved to the Riverbend area during her sophomore year and has brought a wealth of knowledge, passion, and energy in the areas of music and health care. Cameron began playing...
ALTON - Alton Police Chief Jarrett Ford announced on Friday, May 10, 2024, that on Monday, May 13, 2024, the intersection of Alby Street and East 20th Street will become a four-way stop with flashing warning signs. Chief Ford said the police and the City of Alton are trying to provide ample notice...
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