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.
GRANITE CITY - Granite City resident Sheena Williamson described witnessing the Northern Lights from her home near Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC) on Tuesday night as one of the “most beautiful experiences” of her life. Williamson, who lives on Morrison Road in Granite City, said...
GODFREY - Alton’s Antonia Phillips, an Overnight Stocker Associate at the Godfrey Walmart Supercenter, was honored with a send-off celebration Sunday morning, Nov. 9, 2025, as she prepares to represent Team USA in the 68kg Women’s Freestyle Wrestling competition at the Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics....
COLLINSVILLE — The Collinsville American Legion Post 365 hosted its annual Veterans Day Parade on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, drawing community members to Main Street to honor local veterans. The parade began at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, winding through the heart of Collinsville. Organizers...
MARYVILLE — Timothy Vaughan, a 2022 graduate of Maryville Christian School, is currently serving in the U.S. Army’s 11th Airborne Division in Alaska, where he participates in airborne operations. He is saluted on Veterans Day for his service to his country in the Army. After completing...
COLLINSVILLE — Sgt. Scott Pritchett of the Collinsville Police Department has graduated from the 154th Administrative Officer’s Course at the Southern Police Institute, the department announced. The 13-week program, held on the campus of the University of Louisville, provides collegiate-level...
EDWARDSVILLE — Edwardsville Police on Monday, Nov. 10, 2025, warned residents about ongoing scam attempts involving individuals impersonating members of the police department. The police department said some community members have received calls or electronic messages from impostors seeking...
WOOD RIVER — Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine will be the featured speaker at the Wood River Veterans Day celebration at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, at the East Alton-Wood River Community High School gymnasium. Haine, a former active-duty United States Army officer, served...
ST. LOUIS COUNTY — Michael Belleville, 51, of the 900 block of Regina Avenue in St. Louis, was charged Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, with leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death and resisting arrest in connection with a fatal crash that occurred on June 26, 2025. According to the...
EDWARDSVILLE — The Annual Edwardsville Veterans Day Parade will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, in downtown Edwardsville, honoring military veterans in the community. Hosted by American Legion Post 199 with assistance from the Metro East Community Rotary Club, the parade will begin...
ALTON — Veterans and community members will gather at VFW Post 1308 for a Veterans Day event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025. The event, held at 4445 Alby St., will feature a presentation of the National Colors by local Scouts, a flag raising ceremony, the laying of wreaths,...
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