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.
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS — Sergeant Tony Flinn of the Fairview Heights Police Department graduated from the National Public Safety Innovation Academy (NIA) in Polk County, Fla., after completing an intensive eight-week executive-level program designed to prepare law enforcement professionals for futur...
BETHALTO — Bethalto Police Chief Jason Lamb has announced that juveniles have been identified in connection with the break-in of Christmas donation boxes at City Park’s Christmas Village . The incident occurred at 5:19 p.m. on Dec. 8, 2025, and was captured on video, which helped polic...
EDWARDSVILLE — Edwardsville’s girls basketball team secured a 63-40 victory over Belleville West on Tuesday night, Dec. 9, 2025, at Belleville West’s gym as a tune-up for a key Tigers game against Alton on Thursday. The Alton-Edwardsville girls' game starts at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday,...
BELLEVILLE/EDWARDSVILLE — As some of the coldest temperatures of the season approach this weekend, the St. Clair County Emergency Management Agency is urging residents to take precautions to stay warm and protect vulnerable populations. The agency advised checking on neighbors and elderly individuals...
BETHALTO - The Bethalto Police Department is investigating a break-in involving three females who tampered with Christmas donation boxes in a local park at 5:19 p.m. on Dec. 8, 2025. The incident was captured on video surveillance, and authorities are urging the individuals to come forward voluntarily....
EAST ST. LOUIS — A federal judge sentenced Ligneshkumar H. Patel, a 38-year-old Indian national, to 90 months in prison on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, for his role in an imposter scheme that defrauded 11 identified victims, including elderly residents in Edwardsville and St. Louis. Patel pleaded...
JERSEY COUNTY — Jersey County deputies responded to a two-vehicle collision with injuries early Wednesday morning, Dec. 10, 2025, at the intersection of U.S. Highway 67 and Delhi Road, according to Sheriff Nicholas J. Manns. The crash occurred at 7:37 a.m. on Wednesday when a sport utility vehicl...
EDWARDSVILLE – Freshman Matthew Wilson delivered a bit three-point play with 1:33 left in regulation, and a clutch three later on by Miccah Butler gave Edwardsville a come-from-behind 46-41 win over Belleville West 46-41 in a boys Southwestern Conference basketball game Tuesday night at...
JERSEY COUNTY — Jersey County Sheriff Nick Manns reported that deputies responded to a serious two-car collision Wednesday morning at the intersection of U.S. 67 and Delhi Road. One female involved in the crash was transported by helicopter to a hospital in St. Louis, Manns said. Manns added...
ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. — Emergency crews responded Wednesday morning, Dec. 10, 2025, to a water rescue near West Alton after a boat overturned on the Mississippi River, authorities said. The incident occurred near the Lincoln Shields Recreation Area, north of the Clark Bridge. St. Charles Count...
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