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 – Senior Olivia Hogan (Dyersville, Iowa) from women's volleyball has received Prairie Farms Cougar of the Week Honors after her performance against Lindenwood last night. Hogan tallied 16 digs in the match against the Lions contributing to an even 200 total digs in Ohio Valley...
BETHALTO - Kristie Ochs, head coach of the Civic Memorial girls volleyball team, highlighted the achievements of senior athlete Keagan Thomas, who was recently honored on senior night for the Eagles. She has also been named a Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Female Athlete of the Month. Coach Ochs sai...
GLEN CARBON — Triad and Father McGivney Catholic high schools secured top-10 finishes at the Illinois High School Association Class 1A State Girls Tennis Tournament held Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. Deerfield claimed the championship with 36 points, followed by Dunlap with 28 points. Lake Forest...
EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville High School girls' tennis team recorded an eighth-place finish at the IHSA Class 2A State Tournament on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, earning 15 points in the competition in the Chicago area. The tournament was won by Winnetka (New Trier) with 33 points, followed by Hinsdale...
ST. CHARLES COUNTY, MO. — Police are investigating a burglary at a gun store in St. Charles early Tuesday morning, Oct. 28, 2025, that resulted in the theft of multiple firearms. Officers responded around 3:20 a.m. to Crown Guns, located on the 1900 block of South Old Highway 94, where they...
RED BUD - The Marquette girls volleyball team advanced to the semifinals of the 2A Red Bud Regional with a 2-0 victory over East Alton-Wood River on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025. The quarterfinal match, held in Red Bud, ended with set scores of 25-7 and 25-16. Marquette improved its season record to 20-15,...
BETHALTO — Civic Memorial High School’s girls volleyball team is set to face No. 3 seed Mt. Zion at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, in the Mt. Zion 3A Regional tournament. Civic Memorial, seeded sixth, will look to advance in the postseason following a weekend of play with strong competition....
ROXANA - Roxana posted a straight-set victory over Metro East Lutheran in the opening match of the Roxana Regional girls volleyball tournament on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025. The Roxana team won with scores of 25-18 and 25-21, advancing to the next round of the competition. Leah Newton and Hope Stewart-Sperry...
GRANITE CITY - Granite City High School’s Marching Warriors earned top honors at the 2025 Greater St. Louis Marching Band Festival on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. The event took place on the campus of Belleville West High School and was organized in partnership with the parents of the...
EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville High School had the following orchestra members selected to attend the ILMEA All-District event at Belleville West High School. The orchestra students are Ben Alexander, violin, Dylan Brueggeman, cello, Alan Chen, violin, Precia Chimaren, violin, Jack Conkovich, violin,...
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