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 - Mya Schutzenhofer, a senior on the Belleville West High girls volleyball team, is providing leadership for a relatively young Maroons team that has had some good moments this season. In a three-set 23-25, 25-15, 25-10 loss to Edwardsville at Lucco-Jackson Gym on Sept. 23, 2025,...
ALTON — The Clark Bridge in Alton was temporarily closed Thursday night, Oct. 2, 2025, after police responded to a report of a suicidal individual sitting on the outside of the bridge railing. At approximately 9:30 p.m. on Oct. 2, 2025, Alton Police officers arrived at the scene and engaged...
COLLINSVILLE - Collinsville High School will honor its senior band members during a recognition event before the football game against Belleville Althoff Catholic on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. The senior band recognition event begins at 6:30 p.m. on the home side of the Collinsville High School track....
PERE MARQUETTE — Pere Marquette State Park will host its annual Fishing and Night Hike Owl Program on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, offering an evening of education and outdoor activities for families and nature enthusiasts. Scott Isringhausen, the park’s urban fishing coordinator, will...
ALTON - Alton High’s tennis team secured two decisive victories on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, defeating Granite City 5-1 and East St. Louis 9-0. The matches took place at Alton High School and Granite City High School, where the Redbirds showcased strong performances across both singles and doubles...
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS — A 31-year-old man was arrested and charged following a shooting incident at a residence on Ivan Court in Fairview Heights on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, according to the Fairview Heights Police Department. At approximately 2:47 p.m., officers responded to multiple 911 calls reporting...
TROY - At the Triad Cross Country Invitational held on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025, under notably hot conditions, Marquette Catholic runners delivered a series of strong performances across both the girls’ and boys’ races. Among the Marquette Catholic girls, Sabrina Eccles led the pack with...
GRIGGSVILLE - Three Illinois school districts—Griggsville-Perry School District, Western School District and Pikeland CUSD 10 — were removed from soft lockdown status Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025, after law enforcement determined a threat in the area had passed. The districts had been under...
NEW CANTON — The Pike County Sheriff’s Office reported Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025, that Gerald E. Waligorski, 67, was found dead in his home following a shooting incident earlier that morning. Pike County Sheriff's deputies responded at approximately 6 a.m. Thursday, after a report of a shooting...
ALTON — Officers with the Alton Police Department responded at approximately 9:33 a.m. to the 900 block of Bradley Street on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025, after receiving a report of a male who had been shot. Upon arrival, officers found a 23-year-old man with an apparent gunshot wound to the head...
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