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.
JERSEY - Jersey Community High School’s Marching 100 Band is concluding its fundraising campaign for new uniforms and equipment on Monday, June 23, 2025, after receiving strong community support and donations totaling $18,524.72, which included an $8,000 matching donation. The campaign, led...
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — An adult male bicyclist was fatally struck by a vehicle Thursday afternoon, June 19, 2025, in the 9900 block of Big Bend Boulevard near Grant’s Trail, St. Louis County Police said. Officers from the Affton Southwest Precinct responded at 12:27 p.m.Thursday...
EDWARDSVILLE - Abby Packer, a graduated senior for Metro East Lutheran High School, qualified for the 100 meters at the Class 1A IHSA State Track and Field Meet with a time of 12.69. Packer was sixth in the Riverton Sectional in the 200 meters with a time of 29.51. The MELHS star sprinter placed...
ROXANA - Jenny Brown emerged as the ace pitcher for Roxana's girls' softball team, which closed with a big regional win. Roxana beat Marquette Catholic 8-7 in a regional game before losing in its next game. In an April 6-5 loss on April 7, 2025, to Jersey, Brown recorded nine strikeouts, one of...
BETHALTO - For the second night in a row, the Alton Post 126 under-17 navy junior American Legion baseball team had a double-figure runs total in a single inning, scoring 15 in the bottom of the second, en route to a 20-0 win over Kirkwood, Mo. Post 157's junior team in an American Legion basebal...
BETHALTO — Lucky S. Nance, 20, of Bethalto, was charged Wednesday, June 18, 2025, with multiple counts related to child pornography and unauthorized video recording, according to the Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office. The charges, filed on June 18, 2025, include four counts...
O'FALLON - The O'Fallon-Shiloh EMS announced the promotion of Nick Fensom to EMS Supervisor and Officer Benjamin Callahan to Sergeant, recognizing their dedication and leadership within the organization. The announcement, made recently by O'Fallon-Shiloh EMS, highlighted Fensom’s commitment...
ALTON - Logan Hickman, an upcoming senior at Alton High School, has a bright future ahead as a Redbirds baseball player. Hickman, an infielder and pitcher, played a big part in the Redbirds' success this season. He was strong at the plate and in all his roles for the team and an exceptional base...
ALTON — Alton High School baseball held its Annual Alumni Game this past Saturday, June 14, 2025, at the Alton field, marking the eighth edition of the event since its inception in 2017. The game, organized by former player Joe Roderick of the class of 2005, was inspired by similar alumni...
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