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.
CASEYVILLE — The Caseyville Police Department has announced the lateral hiring of three experienced officers and the promotion of a sergeant. Officer Adam Howell, Officer Marlyn Jackson, and Officer Matt Jany have joined the department, bringing a combined 41 years of law enforcement experience....
WOOD RIVER — Abby Lou, a 13-year-old rescue dog who was found malnourished and abused eight years ago and rescued by an area family, now faces a critical health challenge. Kayla Stanton, Abby Lou’s owner, has launched a GoFundMe fundraiser to raise $1,000 for urgent surgery to repair...
EDWARDSVILLE — Officials are warning Edwardsville residents about a telephone scam involving false jury service notifications, according to Ryan M. Anderson, Trial Court Administrator. The scam involves callers leaving messages claiming the recipient missed jury duty. The caller provides ...
EDWARDSVILLE - These are three additional artists who will be featured at the upcoming Edwardsville Arts Fair Sept. 26-28, 2025, at Edwardsville's City Park. The artists featured today are Kara Hayes, Allison Norfleet Bruenger and Kimberlyn Renee. Artist #1: Kara Hayes Medium: Jewelry Art...
ALTON — Alton Police Officer Jacob Beuttel has been awarded the Life Saving Award for his swift and courageous actions that prevented potential injury or death in a dangerous situation that developed on July 5, 2025. At approximately 5:43 a.m. on July 5, 2025, Officer Jacob Beuttel responded...
MADISON COUNTY - At 8:06 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 11, 2025, Madison County Sheriff's deputies were dispatched to the area of the Mississippi River near Interstate 270, regarding a report of a body found. Sheriff's deputies and detectives met with employees from a construction company who directed law...
EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville football team, along with other fall sports teams at EHS and all other local high schools, opened on Monday morning, Aug. 11, 2025, with the fall seasons set to open later this month, football on Aug. 29, 2025, and other sports beginning as early as the opening days...
GRANITE CITY — Granite City students appear ready for the 2025-2026 academic school year to begin after a Back To School Bash late last week. Precoat Metals hosted the Back to School Bash, providing free bookbags, school supplies, and refreshments to students in the Granite City School District...
CASEYVILLE — A boil water order was issued Monday, Aug. 11, 2025, for parts of the Village of Caseyville, affecting residents on South Main Street from the railroad crossing to Morris Street, as well as all homes on Brookside Drive, Twin Drive, Spicer Drive, and Timberline Lane. The Village...
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS — Volunteers with the Fairview Heights & Friends Trekking for Trash organization collected 27 bags of trash during a cleanup event held Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, near the Fairview Heights Metro Link Station. The group, which is affiliated with the Fairview Heights Beautification...
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