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.
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - St. Louis County Police Department Bureau of Crimes Against Persons and Accident Reconstruction detectives are investigating a pedestrian fatally struck in the 11900 block of Lusher Road, which resulted in the death of an adult male. At 1:31 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, St....
DECATUR - The O’Fallon Township High School Lady Panthers golf team secured eighth place at the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Class 2A State Tournament held at Hickory Point Golf Course in Decatur. The event took place Friday and Saturday, Oct. 10-11, 2025, bringing together...
ALTON — The Alton Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred shortly after midnight on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. At approximately 12:09 a.m., officers responded to a report in the 1100 block of Belle Street of a male subject suffering from gunshot wounds. The individual was...
EDWARDSVILLE - Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine announced Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, that a jury found Timothy P. Rodgers, 40, of Edwardsville, guilty of felony charges related to an attack on a Glen Carbon doctor. Rodgers was convicted of home invasion, a Class X felony, and aggravated...
MADISON — Marquette Catholic secured a decisive 49-13 victory over host Madison on Friday night, Oct. 10, 2025, a win that made the Explorers playoff eligible, according to head coach Eric Dickerson. The triumph marked Marquette’s fifth win of the season against two losses. Jhordyn...
O’FALLON – Backup quarterback Dean Williams got the start in place of the injured Yale Weaver, and ran for one touchdown, and threw 92 yards to Eric Smith for another score, while receiver Devyon Hill-Lomax ran for two touchdowns as Edwardsville bounced back nicely with a 35-3 win...
MARYVILLE - Maryville Christian secured a hard-fought victory over Father McGivney in a girls volleyball match on Thursday night, Oct. 9, 2025, winning 24-26, 26-24 and 25-15. The match took place at Maryville Christian and showcased strong performances from both teams. Maryville Christian Coach...
SPRINGFIELD - Illinois officials have unveiled the Rebuild Illinois Capital Plan, a comprehensive $44.8 billion infrastructure investment over six years aimed at addressing the state’s aging transportation network and creating jobs. The plan, announced recently, targets improvements across Illinois...
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MO. — Kieran Murphy, 57, of Florissant, Mo., was charged Wednesday with first-degree terrorist threat after authorities say he made a bomb threat to a hospital emergency room, according to the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney's Office. The charge stems from an incident...
ALTON - The Marquette Catholic girls' volleyball team recorded a 2-0 victory over Christ Our Rock Lutheran School on Thursday, winning sets 25-16 and 25-20. The win improved Marquette’s overall record to 15-14 and its Gateway Metro Conference standing to 5-4. Key contributors for Marquette...
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