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.
ALTON — An Alton Police officer went beyond his typical duties this week by assisting a motorist with a flat tire on Homer Adams Parkway, the Alton Police Department said. Officer Derek Vetter is a Difference Maker in his community. Alton Police Officer Derek Vetter responded to a call for...
GRANITE CITY - The Granite City-Edwardsville girls soccer matches always exhibit strong rivalry play and Thursday night, April 24, 2025, did not disappoint. The Warriors-Tigers contest ended in a 1-1 draw. Granite City head coach Kenny Prazma praised the effort of his players and was satisfied...
EDWARDSVILLE - The Collinsville softball Kahoks, to their tremendous credit, kept coming against the Edwardsville Tigers in Thursday, April 25, 2025, 13-2 loss, and had some good plays, particularly by catcher Bailey Demick, who hit a third-inning homer to cut the lead to 8-2, and never gave up. “N...
EDWARDSVILLE – Riley Nelson hit a three-run home over the fence in left field in the bottom of the first, which started an eight-run inning, and helped Edwardsville go on to a 13-2 win over Collinsville in a Southwestern Conference softball game played Thursday, April 24, 2025, at the Edwardsville...
GRANITE CITY — At approximately 6:39 p.m. on Thursday, April 24, 2025, the Granite City Police Department responded to a report of a home invasion and kidnapping on the 2100 block of Edison Avenue. Upon arrival, officers spotted a suspect driving a vehicle with an adult female and two juvenile...
GRANITE CITY - Granite City Police authorities are investigating the discovery of a deceased individual at the intersection of Alton Street and Pontoon Road. At 9:33 a.m. on Thursday, April 24, 2025, officers from the Granite City Police Department responded to the scene in Madison County. The Granite...
EAST ST. LOUIS — A Southern Illinois jury convicted Demarkee D. Jimerson, 45, of drug distribution and gun charges stemming from a July 2021 search of his Cahokia Heights home, federal officials announced on Thursday, April 24, 2025. Jimerson was found guilty of possession with intent to...
O'FALLON, IL. — Police responded Wednesday night, April 16, 2025, to reports of gunfire in the 500 block of Ponderosa in O'Fallon, where a 34-year-old woman fired multiple shots during an altercation, authorities said. At approximately 9:53 p.m. April 16, 2025, O'Fallon Police officers arrived...
EAST ALTON - Wood River Township recently installed a new bathroom facility at Kutter Park in East Alton. The township continued to enhance the amenities at the location after multiple pickleball courts were added in recent months. The concrete bathroom building, constructed off-site, was transported...
GODFREY - The 17th annual Christmas in July event, hosted by Taylor and Lily Freer at Freer Auto Body, is set from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for July 18, 2025, in Godfrey. The fundraiser supports Community Christmas, a program sponsored by United Way that provides assistance to local families in need during...
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