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 - Both Edwardsville's Chase Milburn and Collinsville's Ethan Bagwell pitched magnificently, as Bagwell struck out 13, and Milburn throwing a three-hit shutout, as the Tigers used three fifth-inning miscues from the Kahoks to take a 2-0 win in the first semifinal of the IHSA Class 4A regiona...
ALTON - Led by historian Richard Baird, the Annual Memorial Day Sunset Program at Alton’s National Cemetery will be at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, May 27, 2024. Baird is a well-known local Altonian and Vietnam Veteran is the Creator, Producer, Director, MC, and contact for the Memorial Day Sunset Progra...
EAST ST. LOUIS – U.S. Attorney Rachelle Aud Crowe announced today that a Harrisburg man is facing federal charges for allegedly possessing, manufacturing and importing unregistered firearms. Crowe said a federal grand jury charged Yaroslav Vishnevski, 31, with three counts of receipt or possession...
ROXANA - Roxana High's Sunday, May 19, 2024, was again memorable with 106 grads receiving their diplomas. Roxana High Principal Jason Dandurand said the day marked the culmination of years of hard work and dedication for the students. "Families, friends, and members of the community also celebrated...
COLLINSVILLE - Both Edwardsville and O'Fallon had fought through 100 minutes of goalless soccer in a very hard-fought match during the IHSA Class 3A Pekin sectional semifinal match at Kahok Stadium in Collinsville, with the Tigers taking a 2-0 lead in the penalty shootout. Then all of a sudden - lightnin...
ALTON - Marquette Catholic's girls' soccer squad concluded a remarkable year recently with a 15-8-1 overall mark and a regional crown. The Explorers won the IHSA Regional crown with a 7-0 victory over Litchfield. Marquette Catholic's girls' soccer team finished the 2024 season on May 17, 2024, with...
ALTON - Alton Police Chief Jarrett Ford released information on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, about an incident that occurred at approximately 10:31 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at the Argosy Casino. Chief Ford said at that time the Alton Police Department was contacted by Argosy Casino security staff...
HARTFORD - The Hartford Police Department announced on Tuesday, May 20, 2024, information about a fatal crash that occurred on Monday evening. Hartford Police Chief Matt Asbury said the following: "At 6:57 p.m. on Monday, May 20, 2024, the Hartford Police Department was dispatched to the area of Rout...
EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville girls' softball team recently concluded its regular season with a 21-8 loss to Freeburg and this week, hosts its own IHSA Class 4A Regional. The Tigers play Granite City at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, with Alton meeting Belleville West in the second semifinal at 6 p.m. T...
JERSEY COUNTY - A 33-year-old male died from injuries suffered in a collision on a motorcycle on Sunday, May 19, 2024. Jersey County Chief Deputy Mark Marshall provided this report from the sheriff's office's preliminary investigation on Tuesday, May 21, 2024: "At 11:47 a.m. on May 19, 2024, the...
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