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 Madison County Sheriff’s Office announced the addition of Deputy Parker Waters to its Patrol Division on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025. Deputy Waters will begin his service with several months of training at the police academy, followed by a 12-week Field Training Program. The Sheriff's...
WEST ALTON, Mo. — A fatal crash occurred late Friday night, Dec. 26, 2025, on U.S. 67 north of Missouri 94 in St. Charles County, according to the Missouri Highway Patrol. The incident was reported at 10:10 p.m. Dec. 26, 2025, and involved a 52-year-old male driver operating a 2012 Chevrolet...
ALTON — Dylan Dudley has overseen a remarkable transformation of the Alton High School boys basketball program since becoming head coach, leading the Redbirds from struggling seasons to competitive success. The Redbirds appear destined for big success in 2025-2026 under the coach. Dudley said...
CAHOKIA HEIGHTS — Police are investigating a shooting early Friday morning, Dec. 26, 2025, at The VIP Club, a nightclub located on the 4700 block of Bond Avenue in Cahokia Heights. Law enforcement agencies from Cahokia Heights, Fairmont City, Sauget, and the Illinois State Police responded t...
ALTON - On this Christmas Day, Alton Firefighters Local 1255 members will likely reflect for a moment on how much their turkey giveaway on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, at the Crisis Food Center means to families in the city in need. The Local 1255 provided funds for the annual event, and the Crisis...
CASEYVILLE - Caseyville Police has issued a statement about the 3-year-old toddler who was wandering on the second floor of Red Lion Inn in Caseyville on Tuesday morning, Dec. 23, 2025. "The child is currently healthy and safe. Due to social media, the parents were made aware of the whereabouts of...
BETHALTO - Civic Memorial head boys basketball coach Lee Green described Grady Farrell's half-court launch for the 57-55 win over Highland on Monday night, Dec. 22, 2025, as "a moment Grady and his family and teammates will remember for the rest of their lives." Grady's shot was from about 50 feet...
BETHALTO - Grady Farrell's last-second shot from half court pushed Civic Memorial boys to a 58-56 overtime win over Highland on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, at CM. Farrell, a 6-foot-1 junior, made the heroic basket at the buzzer to cap CM's win to push the team to 5-5 overall on the season. CM head boys...
CASEYVILLE, Ill. — A young boy, approximately 3 years old, was found wandering on the second floor of the Red Lion Inn early Tuesday morning, Dec. 23, 2025, according to the Caseyville Police Department. Officers responded to the motel at 8950 Tucker Drive after the Department of Children and...
ST. LOUIS – #20 Illinois cruised to a 91-48 win over Missouri in the annual McBride Homes Braggin' Rights game at Enterprise Center in St. Louis on Monday night. Outscoring the Tigers 50-23 in the second half, the Fighting Illini tallied their largest margin of victory against the Tigers...
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