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.
CAHOKIA HEIGHTS — Firefighters responded to a large fire at a vacant strip mall on Route 157 near Range Lane in Cahokia Heights on Sunday evening, Oct. 5, 2025. A large number of firefighters battled the blaze, attacking the fire from the roof as smoke remained visible. Fire department officials...
ALTON — On Friday, October 3, 2025, Meghan Bustos and her daughter, Grace, were involved in a severe car accident on Homer Adams Parkway in Alton. The Alton Police Department responded to the collision at approximately 9:05 p.m. on Oct. 3. The Alton Police said the teen driver, identified a...
RIVERTON - Marquette Catholic High School’s girls volleyball team captured its first Riverton Fall Classic championship after sweeping all four matches Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, and Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, in Riverton. The Marquette girls volleyball team members are Tucker's Automotive Repair...
BELLEVILLE — The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department honored two long-serving deputies this week, recognizing their years of dedicated service to the community. "We extend our sincere gratitude to Deputy John Pegg and Deputy Christopher Davis for their profound impact on our...
ALTON — A 17-year-old female driver was killed and her mother seriously injured Friday evening, Oct. 3, 2025, in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Homer Adams Parkway and Seminary Road, authorities said. The Alton Police Department responded to the collision at approximately 9:05 p.m....
HEYWORTH - Marquette Catholic's football boys lost to a talented Heyworth squad 24-0 on the road on Friday night, Oct. 3, 2025. Toby Eberlin completed two passes in the contest and Marquette was limited in rushing yards because of an impressive Heyworth defensive unit. Marquette drops to 4-2 overall...
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MO. — John Leb, 21, of the 8100 block of Briarhaven Trail in St. Louis, faces multiple charges after a road rage incident on Sept. 8, 2025, that left an elderly woman injured, authorities said Thursday. The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office charged Leb...
EDWARDSVILLE – East St. Louis scored on their first four possessions, ran an interception back for. a touchdown, and thoroughly were the dominant team as the Flyers defeated Edwardsville 54-0 in a week six Southwestern Conference game Friday night, Oct. 3, 2025, at Tiger Stadium.The Tigers...
ALTON — A 23-year-old man suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025, according to the Alton Police Department, after a thorough investigation. Officers responded to the 900 block of Bradley Street at approximately 9:33 a.m. after receiving a report of a shooting....
ROXANA – Freeburg topped Roxana in a girls volleyball match 2-0, 25-15, 25-19, on Thursday night, Oct. 2, 2025, at Roxana. For Roxana, Josie Brannon had 4 kills, while Tatum Shaw, H. Stewart-Sperry and Ava Cherry added 2 kills. Kylee Slayden had 12 digs and 19 serve receives for the Shells....
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