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.
CENTRALIA — Kayla Pearson has organized a fundraiser to support McGuire's, a bar-grill located at 730 James Street in Centralia, which was recently devastated by a fire. The fundraiser aims to assist the establishment as it embarks on the challenging journey of rebuilding after the significant...
ROXANA — The Roxana Shells Athletic Department celebrated the achievements of senior bowler Caleb Wonders, who concluded his season with an impressive average of 210. Wonders was recognized by the Southern Illinois High School Bowling Conference for his outstanding performance, finishing in...
GODFREY - Authorities were seeking the public's assistance in locating a missing juvenile from the Godfrey area, however, Madison County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Marcos Pulido reported at 3:57 p.m. on Monday, March 24, 2025, that the boy had been found "safe." Fourteen-year-old Cole Moore was...
EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville's boys' baseball team rolled to three wins in the opening Illinois Prep Baseball Report Kickoff Showcase against some top-notch statewide teams. Tyler Powell threw three shutouts and hitless innings to get started, while Max Waltenberger had two hits and three RBIs...
EDWARDSVILLE - Five players got two hits each, while Adam Bovinett also drove in three runs, and Henry Stirnaman struck out three while on the mound as Collinsville bounced back from a loss the day before to defeat Champaign Centennial 11-8 in the Illinois Prep Baseball Report Kickoff showcase...
EDWARDSVILLE — Ivy Hall Cannabis Dispensary opened its doors on Saturday, March 22, 2025, welcoming a significant crowd and marking a new chapter in the local cannabis market. Located at 6197 Old Alton Edwardsville Road in Edwardsville, the dispensary aims to provide a warm and inviting atmosphere...
MEDORA — The Medora Cemetery Association is launching a fundraising campaign to support the maintenance and upkeep of the Medora Cemetery, a vital community space that has served as a place of remembrance for generations. The campaign aims to address essential needs such as lawn care, tree trimming...
EAST ST. LOUIS – A 36-year-old Chilean national, Maryorie Fernandez-Ormeno, also known as Guadalupe Maldanado Salinas, is facing multiple federal charges, including conspiracy to commit access device fraud and aggravated identity theft, after allegedly using a stolen credit card to purchase...
GRANITE CITY - Granite City police initiated a traffic stop at 2:20 a.m. early Saturday morning, March 24, 2025, that escalated into a pursuit ending in St. Louis City. Granite City Police Major Charles Bremer said officers attempted to pull over a vehicle on Iowa Street at 14th Street in Granite...
EDWARDSVILLE — EXO Lounge hosted a car show on Saturday, March 22, 2025, that attracted a diverse crowd and showcased 42 vehicles, including some rare models. Gina Gamblin, the owner of EXO Lounge, described the event as having "a fantastic turnout," and said the show brought together both...
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