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.
GRANITE CITY - Granite City High School's Drama Series One-Act Play cast and crew have achieved a significant milestone, winning first place at the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Sectional for their performance of the stage play "Almost, Maine." The team is set to advance to the State...
COLLINSVILLE - The Collinsville Police Department is inviting local youth to participate in its annual Youth Academy, designed to give children a firsthand look at various aspects of law enforcement. The Youth Academy dates are July 14-18 and July 21-25, 2025. The program will include activities...
EAST ST. LOUIS — Students at Bush Alternative School in the East St. Louis School District 189 are taking action to support their community through a monthly mobile food pantry. The students recently assisted 71 needy families by partnering with the St. Louis Area Foodbank. The initiative...
BELLEVILLE - The St. Clair Sheriff's Department and the Belleville, Illinois, Chapter of Concerns of Police Survivors, this week reflected on the anniversary of the death of Lamont C. Reid, one of their officers who died on active duty 15 years ago. On March 26, 2010, St. Clair County Deputy Sherif...
SAINT JACOB - On March 17, 2025, Jason Tomlin and his family of Saint Jacob had to face an unimaginable tragedy when his 10-year-old son, Jacob, and the child's mother, Ashley, were killed in a head-on collision caused by a reckless driver. The incident left Tomlin not only grieving the loss of...
ALTON - The St. Mary’s Catholic School eighth-grade girls volleyball team achieved a historic milestone by winning the SIJHSAA Class S Regionals final on March 24, 2025. The Chargers defeated St. Mary’s Edwardsville to secure the victory. Coach Jen Cowan praised her team's performance,...
EDWARDSVILLE – Claire Nieroda had a second-half brace (two goals) – one from the penalty spot to tie the game, and the second in the 64th minute – as O’Fallon won a rough-and-tumble 2-1 victory over Edwardsville in a key Southwestern Conference match Thursday night at Tiger...
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26 PLAY IT AGAIN SPORTS ROUNDUP BASEBALL ALTON 10, JERSEY 3: A pair of three-run innings, in the sixth and seventh, helped give Alton the win at Jersey. Bryce Hutchens, Hayden LaPlant, Brady Maxeiner, and John Paul Vogel all had the hits for the Panthers, while Jordan...
ALTON - Calhoun's softball team dominated Alton in a decisive 14-1 victory on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, showcasing a powerful offensive performance that saw them score seven runs in the second inning alone. The game was at Alton High, where the Warriors capitalized on their scoring opportunities,...
EDWARDSVILLE — Southwestern’s Vivian Zurheide showcased her hitting prowess on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, as she recorded three hits in a closely contested game against Edwardsville. Southwestern fell short, losing 4-3 after a late rally. Edwardsville managed to maintain its lead, with...
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