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.
GRAFTON — A power outage affected the entire city of Grafton on Monday afternoon, June 2, 2025. Ameren Illinois officials reported to Grafton Mayor Mike Morrow that an issue with one of the power lines caused a substation outage along Illinois Route 3, disrupting service to the area. Morrow...
EAST ST. LOUIS — After 25 years of dedicated service, Larry Sorrell is retiring from East St. Louis School District 189, where he has been recognized as a passionate and inspiring teacher. Sorrell’s career, spanning a quarter-century, has been marked by his commitment to student...
BELLEVILLE - Zoe Peters came up with three hits, including a home runs, and four RBIs, while Olivia Hemmerle struck out seven in a complete game inside the circle, as Belleville East won the IHSA Class 4A Belleville West regional over the host Maroons 9-0 Saturday morning at West's home park. The...
Waltenberger Has Three Hits, Rathgeb Drives In Three Runs, Chiarodo Fans Nine, Edwardsville Wins Class 4A Baseball Regional 10-0 Over Quincy BELLEVILLE - Max Walternberger had three hits and a RBI on the day, while Grayson Rathgeb drove in three runs, and Joe Chiarodo struck out nine in five...
ALTON — The Alton River Dragons opened their home season at Lloyd Hopkins Field with a commanding 15-5 victory over the Quincy Doggy Paddlers on Saturday night, May 31, 2025. After trailing 3-0 early, Alton rallied with a 10-run inning highlighted by a three-run homer from Trevor Goodwin, marking...
CHARLESTON - Clayton Lakatos concluded his track and field career with notable performances on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at the sectional finals meet, showcasing his sprinting talents in the 100 meters, 200 meters, and the 4x100 relay for Edwardsville High School. Lakatos secured third place in the...
ALTON - The Upper Alton Association will mark its 16th year of Rockin’ with Robert Concerts with a series of six consecutive Tuesday performances starting June 3, 2025. The free, two-hour outdoor concerts will take place in Upper Alton and conclude July 8, 2025. The 2025 lineup opens with th...
ALTON — A 41-year-old man, Christopher D. Green, of East Alton, has been identified as the person fatally shot early Sunday morning, June 1, 2025, on Agnes Street in Alton, the Alton Police Department said. At approximately 5:51 a.m. on June 1, 2025, the Alton Police Department responded to...
O’FALLON, Ill. — Tammy Russell is organizing a fundraiser to assist the family of Ashley Marie Bennett, who died on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. Bennett, a mother of three from O’Fallon, Ill., left behind her children and family who are seeking community support to cover funeral expenses...
MILLSTADT - State Representative Kevin Schmidt highlighted the significance of renaming the Millstadt Post Office in honor of Marine Corporal Matthew A. Wyatt, a local veteran who died in service. The dedication took place recently at the post office located at 200 S. Veterans Drive in Millstadt....
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