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.
COLLINSVILLE - Collinsville’s Kahoks secured a commanding 50-3 victory over the Granite City Warriors in a Week 5 matchup Friday night, Sept. 26, 2025, at Kahok Stadium, marking their third consecutive win after an 0-2 start to the 2025 season. Senior quarterback Jace Wilkinson led the...
BELLEVILLE, Ill. — The Belleville East Lancers fell to the Edwardsville Tigers 41-39 in a closely contested Southwestern Conference football game Friday night, Sept. 26, 2025, at home. The loss came in the final seconds, leaving the Lancers just short despite a strong overall performance....
BELLEVILLE - Wide receiver Gavin Frey caught a 21-yard pass from quarterback Yale Weaver and fought his way into the end zone with 9.2 seconds left in regulation to give Edwardsville a dramatic 41-39 win over Belleville East on the Lancers’ homecoming game Friday night, Sept. 27, 2025, at...
JERSEYVILLE — Jersey County authorities located a male initially suspected of carrying what appeared to be a firearm near the old Walmart in Jerseyville on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, according to Sheriff Nick Manns. The subject was found by Jerseyville Police, and officials confirmed the item...
EDWARDSVILLE - Although the Maroons eventually lost a girls' volleyball match on Thursday night, Sept. 25, 2025, at Edwardsville, Belleville West showed a fighting spirit and a never-say-die attitude that will carry them a long way as the second half starts. Edwardsville's girls volleyball team...
EDWARDSVILLE - Libero Brynlie Loomis served up 15 points and four aces, while both Ciara Cunningham and Madelyn Ohlau had 10 kills a piece, as Edwardsville's girls volleyball team came from behind to take a 23-25, 25-15, 25-10 win over Belleville West in a Southwestern Conference match Thursday...
JERSEY COUNTY - Authorities in Jersey County are seeking the public’s help to identify a man seen carrying what Sheriff Nick Manns said appeared to be a rifle behind the old Walmart building. The sighting occurred on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, prompting a precautionary lockdown of schools in th...
JERSEYVILLE - Jersey Community School District Superintendent Brad Tuttle addressed a law enforcement situation that occurred near the old Walmart in Jerseyville and commented on how the district has responded on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025. Jersey County Sheriff Nick Manns told Riverbender.com that a...
TROY — The Triad trap team has received a generous donation in honor of its founder, Donald J. Thomas, who died in August 2025. The gift aims to support the continued growth and development of the program Thomas established. Thomas, 69, of St. Jacob, was born March 6, 1956, in Litchfield,...
COLLINSVILLE - The Collinsville Police Department is seeking assistance in locating Chester Hamilton, who faces multiple warrants related to retail theft. The department announced on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, that Hamilton, nicknamed “Sticky Fingers,” has two outstanding warrants...
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