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.
ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis area may face some intense thunderstorms from midday on for Wednesday, May 8, 2024, the National Weather Service in St. Louis said on Tuesday. The forecast for today is as follows: "Partly cloudy in the morning followed by strong thunderstorms from midday on. Damaging winds...
ALTON - The Alton Branch of the NAACP Annual Freedom Fund Banquet is set for Saturday, May 18, 2024, at the Lewis and Clark Community College Commons. The event will be held at the 5800 Godfrey Road in Godfrey location at L&C. Tiffany D. Hightower, the executive director for the Illinois Legislative...
HARDIN - A Hardin man faces various charges including aggravated assault and battery after a call to the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office. Chief Deputy Zach Hardin said at 11:17 p.m. on May 2, 2024, the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office was notified by West-Central Illinois 911 dispatch, of a Homicide...
FATHER MCGIVNEY CATHOLIC 0, COLLINSVILLE 0: A goal from Elyana Cerna eight seconds from full time was cancelled out because of an offside decision from the referee's assistant, forcing McGivney and Collinsville to share the points at Kahok Stadium. Paige Bohnemeier had the clean sheet for the Kahoks...
ALTON - Illinois American Water has provided another update on its work to separate the Alton combined sewer system and install new sanitary sewers. Justin Kleinschmidt, P.E., has been an engineer on the project and said in the end, residents will be very satisfied with the various changes Illinois...
ALTON - Marquette Catholic completed a highly successful regular season with a 13-7-1 overall mark and carries a #15 ranking in IHSA Class 1A girls soccer going into the postseason. The Explorers finished the regular season on Friday, May 3, 2024, at Hillsboro with an 8-0 victory over Hillsboro....
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - The St. Louis County Police Department announced today that its Bureau of Crimes Against Persons detectives are investigating a homicide in the 5300 block of Fletcher Street that resulted in the death of an adult male. The St. Louis County Police said at 8:45 p.m., on Ma...
PIASA - Maddy Seymour has played a pivotal role on Southwestern High School's girls' softball squad over her years. Seymour has been a .300 hitter at the plate for the Piasa Birds this season and .345 last year. She is exceptional with her batting skills. Maddy is an Altonized Community Federal...
PIASA - Abby McDonald has stepped up and played a big role in the success of the Piasa Birds girls softball team this season. Abby has a remarkable .425 batting average with 34 hits and 26 RBI in her senior year. She is an Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Female Athlete of the Month for...
ST. LOUIS - Schnucks announced on Monday, May 6, 2024, that is recalling three of its cheese spread because of possible Salmonella contamination. Schnucks said customers are urged to check for: Schnucks Whip Cream Spread UPC 4131858005 Best By: 8/8/2024 Schnucks Strawberry Spread UPC 4131858007 Bes...
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