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.
WESCLIN — Both the boys and girls middle school cross country teams from Maryville Christian School captured regional championships at the SIJHSAA Class L Region 2 meet held recently in Wesclin, earning qualification for the upcoming state championships. The girls team made history by becoming...
CAHOKIA — Cahokia Unit School District #187 Superintendent Curtis McCall Jr. announced Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, the cancellation of all tailgating activities on school property until further notice, citing concerns for student safety and compliance with state law. The decision follows a letter...
ST. LOUIS - St. Louis Sheriff Alfred Montgomery faced new federal charges, six weeks after being indicted on a separate count of deprivation of rights under color of law. Montgomery now stands accused of four counts of witness retaliation and one count of witness tampering. The charges stem from allegation...
ALTON - The Alton Police Department has named Detective Jacob Custer as its Officer of the Month in recognition of his leadership and dedication. Detective Custer was honored for his management of the department’s Sex Offender Program, where he implemented routine compliance checks throughou...
EDWARDSVILLE — A 32-year-old man from Alton pleaded guilty Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, to multiple Class X felony charges related to predatory criminal sexual assault of a child and child pornography, Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine announced. Nathan J. Welch entered his guilty ple...
BETHALTO - Civic Memorial High School hosted an inspirational Pink Out Night this past Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, at Hauser Stadium to honor those affected by breast cancer and support Nicole Parris, a local teacher and football mom currently battling the disease. The event aimed to bring the community...
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MO. — A 14-year-old boy was fatally struck by a stray bullet while inside his home during a shooting incident in the 10200 block of Hobkirk Drive on Wednesday evening, Oct. 8, 2025, authorities said. The victim, identified as Duwan Morgan of St. Louis, was shot around 6:10...
COLLINSVILLE — The Collinsville Police Department has named Officer Connor Diecker as its Officer of the Month for September 2025, recognizing his proactive efforts that resulted in 25 arrests throughout the month. Officer Diecker’s arrests included charges for possession of methamphetamine,...
MARYVILLE, IL. - Maryville Christian School’s volleyball team secured a 2-0 victory over Metro East Lutheran High School on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, at Maryville Christian, improving their record to 14-7. The scores were 25-15 and 25-9. Coach Jill Harrison praised her team’s performance...
JACKSONVILLE - Freshman golfer Maggie Pruetzel of Marquette Catholic will compete in the Class 1A Girls Golf State Final this weekend at Red Tail Run Golf Club in Decatur. Pruetzel earned her spot by shooting a 77 at the Jacksonville Sectional, placing sixth overall and securing her position as...
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