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 — The City of Edwardsville’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee marked the completion of the second week of its Bike Bus initiative on Friday, May 9, 2025, encouraging students to bike or walk to school in groups rather than relying on cars or traditional bus transportation...
EDWARDSVILLE — A reported incident involving a suspicious individual on a bike trail near Illinois Highway 157 and Commerce Drive in Edwardsville has prompted Edwardsville Police to remind residents to remain vigilant while using local trails. The incident occurred on Thursday, May 8, 2025,...
JERSEY COUNTY - A serious accident occurred on Illinois Route 16/100 on Sunday morning, May 11, 2025, Jersey County Sheriff Nick Manns reported on Monday, May 12, 2025. Sheriff Manns said there was no fire or entrapment in the accident but it was a very serious crash. He also said the man, who was...
BELLEVILLE — The College of Consultors of the Catholic Diocese of Belleville elected Very Reverend Godfrey Mullen, OSB, as the diocesan administrator on May 9, 2025. He will lead the diocese until Pope Leo XIV appoints the tenth Bishop of Belleville. The election followed the departure of...
SOUTH ROXANA — A house fire broke out Saturday afternoon, May 10, 2025, in the 400 block of Indiana Avenue in South Roxana. Flames scorched the back of the home when firefighters arrived rapidly. South Roxana Fire Department Lieutenant Michael Cherry, who was on the scene, said the homeowner...
EDWARDSVILLE - Ace senior pitcher Riley Nelson threw a complete game in the circle, giving up three hits while walking one and striking out 12, while five different players had RBIs as Edwardsville defeated Alton in a Southwestern Conference softball game Thursday afternoon, May 8, 2025, at the...
EDWARDSVILLE - Belleville West High School improved to 14-8 overall with one of its biggest wins of the season, 2-1 over Edwardsville in eight innings on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at EHS. The Maroons were able to come through when it counted and played well throughout. "A good win," said West head...
BENTON — A federal judge has sentenced Alen Saric, 36, of St. Louis, to 87 months in prison for his role in a $1.7 million vehicle sale fraud scheme that targeted private sellers in Madison, Jasper, Bond and Fayette counties in southern Illinois. Saric pleaded guilty in February to conspiracy...
ALTON - Alton High School’s tennis team secured a 9-3 Alton City Championship victory over Marquette Catholic on Senior Night, Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Alton High, marking a significant win for the Redbirds. Alton coach Jesse Macias reflected on the importance of the victory and said, “Throw...
GODFREY - On March 27, 2025, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a report alleging that a minor was sexually assaulted approximately seven years ago at a residence in Godfrey. The report prompted an investigation by the Madison County Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit...
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