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 — Phillip Tamburello returned to his hometown as he officially joined the Collinsville Police Department, bringing with him over seven years of law enforcement experience. Tamburello, a 2016 graduate of Collinsville High School and former captain of the CPD Explorer post,...
BELLEVILLE — A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to support Christine Rejniak, a Belleville-area woman facing significant medical challenges after a cancer diagnosis, according to organizer Ashley R. Christine Rejniak, described by Ashley as a devoted mother, sister, daughter and wife, ha...
MADISON - Tiffany Rogers is organizing a fundraiser to support Dyllan Williams, a former Madison Junior High School student who was recently diagnosed with Stage 4 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. The fundraiser aims to assist Dyllan and his mother, Lakisha, with medical expenses and daily living costs...
ALTON - Ameren has issued a statement after a helicopter crashed Thursday morning, Aug. 7, 2025, after striking a barge on the Mississippi River near the Melvin Price Lock and Dam in Alton, resulting in two fatalities. Ameren officials said the crash occurred on Aug. 7, 2025, during repair work on...
ALTON - Gary Chronister, a former Missouri inmate, continues to seek public assistance to manage advanced liver cirrhosis that he said was caused by untreated hepatitis C contracted during his incarceration. Chronister, in a message this week, said his funding situation is dire and he has a GoFundMe...
CARROLLTON - The Carrollton Hawks Trap Shooting team concluded their 2025 spring season with notable performances at both the state and national levels. Competing at the state championship tournament May 31, 2025, at Brittany Shooting Park in Bunker Hill, the team secured strong placements, followed...
CHICAGO - The Chicago White Sox recalled left-handed reliever Bryan Hudson from Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025, two days after acquiring him off waivers from the Milwaukee Brewers. Hudson, a 28-year-old Alton High School graduate, joins the White Sox bullpen as the team continues to adjust...
CAHOKIA — Construction of the new Cahokia High School is advancing with significant progress on the building’s exterior and structural elements, officials said recently. Precast wall panels and steel roof structures have been installed for the theater, main gym and auxiliary gym, markin...
TROY, Ill. — The City of Troy Water Department lifted a boil order issued on Aug. 4, 2025, Troy Public Works Director Robert Hancock announced on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025. The boil order was issued following a water main break that caused low or no water pressure. The boil order was initially...
ALTON - The Marquette Catholic trap shooting team secured first place in an area league this past spring. The team, coached by Abby Bagwill and Chip Morgan, includes Adam Elik, Thomas Masterson, Aden Rulo, Brianne Bagwill, Evan Kentch, Jon McGill, Evan Brown, Mason Widman, and Joseph Gaither. The...
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