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 Edwardsville area power outage on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, remains a mystery for Ameren Illinois workers. Ameren Illinois spokesperson Brian Bretsch updated the power outage that occurred in the Edwardsville area on Tuesday, with a statement on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. Bretsch said:...
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - A 47-year-old St. Louis man was charged on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, by the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for a Terrorist Threat Second Degree. Samuel Starns lives in the 1000 block of Wachtel Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri 63125. Starns is being held o...
BELLEVILLE - Ashlynn Samson had three hits and drove in three runs, while Olivia Hemmerle struck out 12, as Edwardsville High's softball team couldn't overcome a slow start and lost to Belleville East 7-1 in the IHSA Class 4A Pekin sectional semifinal game played at Belleville West on Tuesday. T...
EDWARDSVILLE - Ameren Illinois spokesperson Brian Bretsch confirmed a power outage occurred in parts of the Edwardsville area in the afternoon of Tuesday, May 28, 2024. He said crews were dispatched and patrolling power lines in the area of the outage. "We do not yet have a cause," he said. At on...
ALTON - The Annual Alton Memorial Day Sunset Ceremony was once again memorable under the direction of historian/Vietnam veteran Richard Baird on Monday, May 27, 2024, at the Alton National Cemetery. Baird said the sunset ceremony was once again another opportunity to honor those who not only sacrificed...
ALTON - The Rockin’ With Robert Concert Series is set to begin at 2810 College Avenue in Alton. The first concert is set for 7-8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. This marks the 15th year of Rockin’ With Robert Concerts, a tribute to the late Robert Wadlow, the world’s tallest...
ALTON - This year’s Alton Memorial Day Parade grand marshals group was loaded with individuals who had played in an important part of the U.S. legacy during their time in service to their country. The four parade marshals were Bernie Caldwell, who served in the early 50s in the Marines. Ali...
EAST ST. LOUIS – U.S. Attorney Rachelle Aud Crowe announced today that Markeisha A. Hill, 35, of Granite City, was charged via a federal grand jury with two counts of access device fraud, six counts of aggravated identity theft and one count of possession of five or more identification...
ST. LOUIS - The National Weather Service in St. Louis released information today that detailed five tornadoes struck the St. Louis/Metro Illinois vicinity on Sunday, May 26, 2024. The National Weather Service staff said one of the most notable tornadoes started in Oakville, Mo., and had a peak wind...
CALHOUN COUNTY - A Kampsville man faces multiple charges after an investigation of a disturbance on May 20, 2024. Calhoun Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Zach Hardin said when the sheriff's office was notified of a disturbance in progress, a man had allegedly brandished a firearm, at an apartment...
Did you know Riverbender.com is free for you thanks to our awesome advertisers? We noticed you're using an ad block software. Please give our sponsors some exposure by disabling your ad blocking service for Riverbender.com.
