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.
WOOD RIVER - Devon Barboza, a senior at East Alton-Wood River High School, is being recognized for his dedication and achievements in baseball. Barboza, who has played the sport since tee-ball, credits his hard work and commitment both on the field and in the classroom for reaching this milestone....
WOOD RIVER - Jadyn Watson, a senior at East Alton-Wood River High School, has been recognized for her achievements in girls soccer, where she has played throughout her high school career. Watson credits her dedication and hard work both on the field and in the classroom as key factors in earning this...
GLEN CARBON — Father McGivney Catholic High School crowned seniors Kylie Becker and Brock Holzinger as prom queen and king during the school’s prom on Saturday, April 26, 2025. Becker, the daughter of Brian and Amy Becker of Highland, has been recognized as a respected leader both academically...
MINNEAPOLIS/EAST ST. LOUIS - A 33-year-old East St. Louis native died at a Minneapolis hospital shortly after being shot late Sunday night, April 27, 2025, according to authorities. The Minneapolis Police Department responded to a report of a shooting near 29th Street and Clinton Avenue around 11:45...
EDWARDSVILLE - Aubree Briggs is a freshman girls soccer player for Granite City High School, and on April 24, 2025, at Tiger Stadium in Edwardsville, she came up big when it counted. Briggs scored off a header at the far post that snuck inside the post itself and into the net to give the Warriors...
COLLINSVILLE — The Collinsville Police Department is warning residents to protect themselves from cryptocurrency scams after investigating multiple cases resulting in losses exceeding $400,000 over the past year. Cryptocurrency fraud has become a significant concern as scammers increasingly...
The McGivney Catholic High School boys and girls track and field teams competed against teams in predominantly 3A and 2A enrollment territory in meets at Collinsville and Triad this past Friday, May 2, 2025, delivering notable performances that included multiple school records and personal bests....
PIASA - Greyson Brewer, a senior running back and cornerback for Southwestern High School in Piasa, recently received a college opportunity to play football at Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois. He signed to take a scholarship at Augustana recently at Southwestern High. He has been named...
BETHALTO - Civic Memorial junior Taylor Brooks recorded a personal best in the 3,200 meters at the Lady Kahok Invite on May 2, 2025, held at Collinsville High School. Brooks finished 10th with a time of 14:13.28, marking a 13-second improvement in her performance. “That was a 13-second P.R....
ALTON — Officer Dalton Archer and his canine partner, K9 Rico, have officially completed the K9 Academy and are set to begin active duty this week with the Alton Police Department. The department announced the certification of Rico, its newest four-legged officer, who will assist in variou...
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