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.
HARDIN - Two have been charged after a court-authorized search warrant at a residence in the 1800 block of Churchman Hollow Road in Kampsville in Calhoun County. At 6:30 p.m. on May 23, 2024, the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office executed the search warrant. Subsequent to an investigation, Roy C....
EDWARDSVILLE - Joshua Fields of Metro East Lutheran High School recently completed a strong outdoor track and field season. He topped the year off by signing a letter of intent to become a member of the Maryville University in St. Louis track and field squad. Josh signed his letter of intent recently...
ALTON - A mural was visible Friday, May 31, 2024, on the side of what was once the old Royal Office Products on Broadway and Piasa Street. Work began on the mural last week and it is being done in commemoration of the revival of the Mississippi River Festival that will take place on June 22, 2024,...
ALTON - Studio 420 on East Broadway in Alton has closed again as of Thursday. A sign on the Studio 420 front door states the following: “Effective 5/30/24 Studio 420 on E. Broadway will be voluntarily permanently closed." On March 29, 2024, a large contingency of law enforcement officials...
WOOD RIVER - The Riverbend East Rotary Club 5K Color Run Belk Run starts at 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at Belk Park in Wood River. The race is $30 for ages 19-plus; $15 for ages 12-18 and free for those 11 and under. Those who want can register on the day of the race but should arrive with...
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - A St. Louis man faces multiple charges in St. Louis County from Unlawful Possession of an Illegal Weapon, Resisting Arrest and Stealing. The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney's Office on Thursday, May 30, 2024, issued the above charges to Herman Williams, 21, of the 800 block...
GLEN CARBON - Chase Milburn turned in another solid pitching performance, striking out 10 in six innings, while Lucas Krebs delivered what proved to be the game-winning RBI in the bottom of the second inning to help Edwardsville to a close 3-2 win over Alton in the semifinals of the IHSA Class 4A...
CARROLLTON - Many may not know but a Carrollton native - Richard E. "Rick" McLane II - was a general in the National Guard. McLane was born November 1, 1945, in Knoxville, Tenn., and grew up in Carrollton. He served his country around the world during a 32-year meritorious military career. McLane...
EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville girls softball seniors - Jillian Lane, Jilian Hawkes, Reese McNamara and Graham Cobb-Gulledge - recently celebrated their tenure on Senior Night and played the last high school game of their careers on Tuesday night in Belleville against Belleville East in the sectional...
SOUTH ROXANA - South Roxana's new village clerk has lived in the area for 36 years and now has a goal to service her community to the best of her abilities. Casey Hartley was born and raised in Wood River and graduated from East Alton-Wood River High School. Casey and her husband, Lucas, purchased...
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