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 - Remi Werdem scored two touchdowns in the final 12 seconds of the first half, the second after time expired, due to a pass interference penalty against Belleville East that extended the half by one down, and it was the turning point of the game as Edwardsville won their second...
ALTON - The Alton Police Department is investigating a shooting that injured a woman early Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025, on Tara Avenue. At approximately 4:12 a.m. on Sept. 3, 2025, officers responded to multiple calls reporting shots fired in the 300 block of Tara Avenue in Alton. Alton Police said upo...
BELLEVILLE - The St. Louis Medical Examiner's Office has identified a 19-year-old man who died from gunshot wounds sustained Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, on North 38th Street in Belleville. DreShawn Mathis was pronounced dead at 9:23 p.m. Aug. 30, 2025, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, the St....
GLEN CARBON - Marquette Catholic and Father McGivney Catholic had strong outings with top two finishes Tuesday night at a match held at Legacy Golf Course, competing against Father McGivney, Waterloo, Columbia, Freeburg, Mascoutah, and Triad. McGivney won the event with a team score of 161 and Marquette...
MARYVILLE - The Village of Maryville announced that Keebler Road at Illinois Route 162 will be closed. The closure began Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025. The closure will require motorists to use a detour route via Old Keebler Road to Illinois Route 157. Beginning the third week of September, weather...
BETHALTO - Bethalto Police Department has received two new ballistic shields thanks to a local business owner’s support. Nick Williams, owner of the Runway Lounge, purchased the equipment for the Bethalto Police Department. The shields were delivered through sales representative Kraig...
EDWARDSVILLE — A man who fatally shot a Maryville pastor during a church service in 2009 has been denied a request to transfer from a secure mental health facility to a non-secure treatment center. Circuit Judge Kyle Napp ruled Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025, against Terry J. Sedlacek’s petition...
WATERLOO, Ill. — Charges have been filed in connection with the fatal shooting of 14-year-old Emma Schultheis, who died after being struck by a bullet on July 21, 2025, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department. At approximately 1:34 p.m. on that day, deputies and emergency...
WINNETKA — The Edwardsville girls tennis team secured third place at the New Trier Invitational Tournament in Winnetka this past weekend, winning three of four dual matches. The Tigers defeated Hoffman Estates James Conant 4-1, Highland Park 3-2, and Barrington 3-2 in the third-place match....
SCHAUMBURG - Alton High School’s girls tennis team secured fourth place at the Saxon Invite held Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, at Schaumburg High School, with strong performances in doubles play contributing the majority of their points. The Redbirds’ doubles teams medaled in all three positions,...
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