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 - Both Ellie Neath and Caroline Wylie had braces (two goals each), while Kylie Peel scored off a brilliant spin move in the box, and goalie Genny Burroughs had little trouble in recording the clean sheet as Edwardsville won its girls soccer home finale over Collinsville 9-0 on Friday...
VIRDEN - Father McGivney Catholic's girls track team will be sending many of its athletes to state, and took home the IHSA Class 1A sectional meet at Virden North Mac on Thursday afternoon. The Griffins won the title with 140.5 points, with the host Panthers coming in second with 110 points, Carlinville...
ALTON - Chicagoland's loss is the River Bend area's gain with our most recent Remarkable Redbird, junior Cameron Conwell. Cameron moved to the Riverbend area during her sophomore year and has brought a wealth of knowledge, passion, and energy in the areas of music and health care. Cameron began playing...
ALTON - Alton Police Chief Jarrett Ford announced on Friday, May 10, 2024, that on Monday, May 13, 2024, the intersection of Alby Street and East 20th Street will become a four-way stop with flashing warning signs. Chief Ford said the police and the City of Alton are trying to provide ample notice...
EDWARDSVILLE - The City of Edwardsville announced on Monday, May 13, 2024, that there will be a closure in the Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville area that will commence at 6 a.m. Communications Coordinator Cathy Hensley said University Park Drive will be closed between University Drive and...
ST. LOUIS - A suspect was fatally shot by an officer after they allegedly fired at another individual on Friday, May 10, 2024, at the intersection of Market and 14th Streets in downtown St. Louis. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department was handling the case that occurred near St. Louis City...
ALTON - In another motorcycle crash on Thursday, May 9, 2024, in Alton, a driver was transported with non-life-threatening injuries. Alton Police Chief Jarrett Ford revealed the following preliminary traffic report in the crash that occurred at 2:06 p.m. on Thursday: "The traffic crash was at...
ALTON - A motorcycle crash in the 900 block of West Broadway in Alton shut down the east and westbound lanes of West Broadway for approximately 40 minutes on Thursday, May 9, 2024, in the early morning hours. Alton Police Chief Jarrett Ford said the call for the motorcycle crash came in at 5:23...
HARDIN - A Virden man faces several charges after a high-speed chase through Jersey and Calhoun County. The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office said Bryan T. Edwards, 38, of Virden, was arrested for the following offenses: Possession of Stolen Vehicle, Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of...
GRANITE CITY - Sophomore Ma’Kayla Bonner had a tremendous season for the Granite City High wrestling team this past year. She recorded a championship win in the Carbondale Tournament and was second in the Goreville Tournament. She was third in the Springfield Tournament and placed fourth in...
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