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 - Marley Fox, a versatile softball player for Edwardsville High School, is enjoying a good season, both in the field and inside the circle, and is the kind of player who can help the Tigers go a long way in the upcoming postseason. For the season, she's hit near .400 and also been impressiv...
EAST ST. LOUIS — A federal judge sentenced Cierra S. Whitley, 36, of East St. Louis, to 11 years in prison Tuesday for possessing a stolen firearm used to threaten a victim during a double homicide investigation. Whitley pleaded guilty in January to one count of felon in possession of...
O'FALLON, IL. - The O’Fallon Police Department is investigating a suspected homicide that occurred Sunday, May 18, 2025, at the Goshen Trailhead parking lot on Kyle Road. A 17-year-old female was fatally stabbed, and an 18-year-old male is currently in custody in connection with the incident,...
ST. LOUIS — City of St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer said every single building in the city has been checked for loss of life by the St. Louis Fire Department and the assistance of other first responders. "We are so grateful for their tireless work," Spencer added. An EF3 tornado confirmed...
ST. LOUIS – A tornado with peak winds reaching 150 mph struck the City of St. Louis on Friday afternoon, May 16, 2025, causing significant damage and casualties, according to a preliminary assessment by the National Weather Service. The NWS said the EF-3 tornado touched down near Clayton,...
GRANITE CITY - Granite City Mayor Mike Parkinson expressed gratitude to emergency responders and residents for their efforts following recent disruptions in the city. In a statement issued Friday, Parkinson praised police, fire, and public works employees who worked to clear streets and assist those...
GRANITE CITY - Granite City School District #9 has announced that all school buildings have power restored and the roof of Prather's gym has been repaired following damage from a recent tornado, allowing classes to resume on Monday, May 19, 2025. Granite City School District Superintendent Dr....
GRANITE CITY - Granite City Park District is continuing cleanup efforts after a severe storm caused significant damage to Wilson Park and other areas on Saturday, officials said Monday, May 19, 2025. Justin Brinkmeyer, director of Granite City Park and Recreation, described the impact as substantial,...
GRANITE CITY — Ameren Illinois line workers, contractors and support personnel continued restoration efforts Sunday, May 18, 2025, in Madison County following severe weather that left thousands without power. Ameren Illinois workers and contractors worked throughout the day and night on Saturday,...
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