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.
ALTON – Gordon Moore Park in Alton was officially closed Wednesday night, June 26, 2024, following the sudden development of a sinkhole on the main soccer field. Alton Park and Recreation Director Michael Haynes announced that all activities scheduled in the park were canceled due to the ongoin...
ALTON - A massive collapse emerged at the Gordon Moore Park soccer fields Wednesday morning. New Frontier Materials has an underground mine in the area and Matt Barkett, a media relations representative for the company, issued the statements below about the situation. "The New Frontier Materials...
ALTON - A mine collapse early Wednesday, June 26, 2024, has caused significant damage to the Gordon Moore Park main soccer field. Alton Park and Recreation Director Michael Haynes confirmed the collapse. Thankfully, no injuries were reported in the situation. New Frontier, the group responsible...
EDWARDSVILLE - The Collinsville Swim Club Gators won the Southwestern Illinois Swimming Association boys relay tournament Monday evening at the Sunset Hills Country Club pool, winning the meet over Summers Port of Godfrey 111-104, with Paddlers Swim Club of Granite City third with 72 points, fourth...
ST. LOUIS COUNTY – The St. Louis County Police Department Bureau of Crimes Against Persons detectives announced Tuesday afternoon, June 25, 2024, they are investigating a homicide that occurred in the 6200 block of Bailey Place in the City of Hillsdale, resulting in the death of an adult male....
ALTON - Kristina Castelli had an amazing end to her 2023-2024 school year when she was named the Alton High School prom queen. She is also an outstanding athletic talent, excelling in both girls soccer and volleyball. She will be a key cog for the Alton Redbird girls volleyball team this fall. Kristina...
GLEN CARBON - Dutch Bros will soon be a new addition to the Orchard Town Center, Village of Glen Carbon Mayor Bob Marcus said on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. Mayor Marcus expressed enthusiasm for the new addition, noting that Dutch Bros will be a valuable asset to both Orchard Town Center and the village....
BELLEVILLE — The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office has issued an alert regarding a missing person, Nicholas Politte, who was last seen on May 27, 2024. Politte, 33, is described as 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighing 180 pounds, and wearing prescription glasses. According to authorities, h...
BETHALTO – The Bethalto Police Department has identified and charged a suspect in a recent burglary case. Joshua Aguirre, 37, of the 600 block of Mill Street in Bethalto, has been charged with Burglary to a Motor Vehicle following a police investigation. Aguirre was booked and subsequentl...
ALTON — Abby Taylor, a recent Marquette Catholic High School graduate, was named the prestigious Alton-Godfrey Rotary Student of the Year for the 2023-2024 school year during a ceremony. Abby, the daughter of Josh and Hannah Taylor, was honored for her academic excellence and community involvement....
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