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 — Centerstone is teaming up with Duke Bakery to honor the courageous first responders who serve and protect the Alton community and beyond. On National First Responders Day, Tuesday, October 28, all first responders are invited to visit Duke Bakery between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. to receiv...
ST. LOUIS — Approximately 3,200 machinists represented by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) District 837 voted Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, to reject Boeing’s latest five-year contract proposal. The strike has lasted for nearly three months. The vote, held...
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS — The City of Fairview Heights announced plans for two major parks and recreation projects set to begin in early 2026, aiming to enhance community facilities and recreational opportunities. Fairview Heights Mayor Mark Kupsky detailed the initiatives, which include a complete...
COLLINSVILLE - Kahoks coach Rob Lugge felt the 1-0 win over Edwardsville for the IHSA Regional title game on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, was a see-saw, back-and-forth affair, that Collinsville was able to get the last-second goal to advance to Tuesday's sectional semifinal against O'Fallon, who defeated...
COLLINSVILLE - Rodrigo Hernandez-Mendoza scored off a scramble in front of the Edwardsville net 19.9 seconds from full time to give Collinsville a stunning 1-0 win over the Tigers in the IHSA boys soccer Class 3A regional final Saturday afternoon a Kahok Stadium. The goal came 31 seconds after...
EAST ST. LOUIS — Two students from East St. Louis School District 189 have been honored with the NAACP Rising Star Award, recognizing their academic achievements, leadership, and community service. Asha Taggart, a fifth-grader at James Avant Elementary School, received the award at the...
GRANITE CITY - Granite City Police responded early Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, to a reported shooting at Patrick’s Bar, resulting in one fatality and the arrest of a suspect. At approximately 1:49 a.m. on October 25, 2025, officers were dispatched to Patrick’s Bar located at 2900 Nameoki...
CREVE COEUR, MO. – Edwardsville played hard against a talented DeSmet squad on Friday night, Oct. 24, 2025, in its regular season finale, but lost 30-15 to the Spartans at Suntrup Field in Creve Coeur, MO. The Tigers conclude the regular season at 4-5, the team’s first sub-.500 season...
EDWARDSVILLE — Federal employees affected by the ongoing government shutdown can receive a free dinner Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Edwardsville Post 199, located at 58 S. State Route 157. The event is organized by Denise Elzie, senior vice commander of the American Legion Post...
ALTON — Rock Spring Golf Course in Alton will close permanently on Oct. 31, 2025, after more than a decade under the management of VVH Golf Management, led by Vern Van Hoy. The decision for VVH Golf Management to remove itself from the course follows ongoing maintenance challenges and financial...
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