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.
CARBONDALE — The Alton girls track and field team has demonstrated promising potential for the upcoming outdoor season, bolstered by standout sprinter Rayna Raglin. At a recent indoor meet held at Carbondale, Raglin delivered a remarkable performance, securing first place in three events:...
The Griffins track and field team showcased their prowess at the 9th Annual Jersey Winter Thaw held on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Principia College, where 32 teams competed on the 200-meter indoor oval. The event marked a significant achievement for the Griffins, who broke seven school records throughout...
GRANITE CITY 2, MARQUETTE CATHOLIC 0: Granite City scored both of its runs in the seventh to take its season opener 2-0 at Gordon Moore Park over Marquette on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. Alexis Ruiz had a spectacular game and led the Warriors with three hits, while Cheyenne Gaddie had two hits, Emilee...
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS — A 38-year-old man was taken into custody on Saturday, March 15, 2025, following an attempted wire theft in the 9700 block of St. Clair Avenue, according to the Fairview Heights Police Department. Edwin J. Gonzalez was apprehended after officers responded to a tamper alarm...
ALTON 4, MARQUETTE CATHOLIC 1: Alton scored three times in the second and once in the third to take a game of two Alton rivals 4-1 over Marquette at Lloyd Hopkins Field in Gordon Moore Park on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. Carsen Bristow had two hits and two RBIs for the Redbirds, while Ayden Calver...
BREESE - Xander Walker is leading a fundraising effort to support his family after severe storms and tornadoes recently ravaged their community, resulting in significant damage to their Breese home. The fundraiser, hosted on GoFundMe , aims to raise money to create a livable space in their garage...
EDWARDSVILLE - Drake Luebbert had three hits and scored four runs on the day, while Thijson Heard drove in a pair of runs, and freshman Matthew Redden struck out four as Metro-East Lutheran's baseball team won its season opener 14-3 over Dupo in six innings at Martin Luther Field. The Knights...
LEBANON — In the wake of a devastating tornado that struck on March 14, 2025, community members are rallying to support Tina Curtis, a home healthcare professional in Lebanon who lost everything in the disaster. The tornado left a path of destruction, rolling over Curtis's home and causing life-threatenin...
TRENTON - A family is facing a devastating loss following a car accident on March 17, 2025, that claimed the lives of Ashley Koehler and her 10-year-old son, Jacob. The tragedy left Ashley's 3-year-old daughter Gracie in critical condition, fighting for her life at Cardinal Glennon Hospital. Amanda...
SOFTBALL COLLINSVILLE 5, FATHER MCGIVNEY CATHOLIC 4: After McGivney tied the game in the sixth, Collinsville walked it off with a run in the seventh to take the season-opening win at the Collinsville Sports Complex. Ali Vieluf led the Kahoks with two hits and two RBIs, while Faith...
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