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.
BETHALTO — Chase Butler showcased his skills on the baseball diamond early this week, recording two hits despite Civic Memorial High School's loss to Alton High. The performance further solidified Butler's status as one of the Eagles' leading hitters this season. Butler's contributions have...
EDWARDSVILLE — The Edwardsville Moose Lodge will host "Trivia Through the Decades," a themed trivia night, on April 25, 2025, featuring questions spanning from the 1920s to the present day. The event is designed to engage participants in a fun and educational atmosphere while raising funds...
ALTON - In a recent segment of "Our Daily Show!" with C.J. Nasello , community advocate Rusty Wheat discussed his ongoing efforts to clean up local neighborhoods and the support he has received from local politicians and residents. Wheat is the leader of the group "The Chain Gang," which can be...
COLLINSVILLE - A house fire on Monday, March 31, 2025, in Collinsville has left a family in distress, prompting Robin Lucas to organize a fundraiser to support her sister Beth, their grandmother Jackie, and Jackie’s roommate Nancy, who lost their home in the blaze. The fire has not only...
CAHOKIA HEIGHTS - Cahokia Heights police have called in the Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis to investigate the shooting death of 22-year-old Jamya T. Dukes, who was pronounced dead late Monday night, March 31, 2025, at Touchette Regional Hospital. Dukes, a resident of Granite City, was brought...
TUESDAY, APRIL 1 PLAY IT AGAIN GIRLS SPORTS ROUNDUP SOFTBALL BELLEVILLE EAST 18, EAST ST. LOUIS 0: East scored nine runs in the first, and seven more in the third to take the win over East St. Louis at East's ballpark. Olivia Hemmerle had three hits and an RBI for the Lancers, while...
GODFREY — A traffic crash involving a school bus and a passenger vehicle occurred on Wednesday morning, April 2, 2025, at the Seiler Road and Humbert Road intersection in Godfrey, prompting a response from local emergency services. At approximately 7:47 a.m. on Wednesday, deputies from th...
ST. LOUIS - A confirmed tornado touched down in Washington County, Mo., on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, prompting reports of damage in the area, the National Weather Service in St. Louis said. The tornado, part of a severe weather system affecting the region, was reported in the afternoon, coinciding...
ALTON — A continued spiritual wellness series will be held at River Bend Yoga at 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 3, 2025. The session, titled "Your Dream World’s Revealed," will focus on techniques to help participants remember and interpret their dreams, providing insights that can assist...
ALTON - If you want to look at someone who will be looking out for you, this month's most recent Art Fahrner-Edward Jones Remarkable Redbird, sophomore Atticus Chapman is likely to be that person. Atticus is a member of the Alton High ROTC and has been the first sophomore promoted to an officer...
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