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.
MADISON COUNTY — A fatal accident occurred early Sunday morning, Feb. 23, 2025, at the Homestead Rest Area along northbound Interstate 55 near Hamel, involving a pedestrian and a Ford F150 truck pulling a trailer. Illinois State Police Troop 8 responded to the scene at approximately 2:29 a.m....
BELLEVILLE — Belleville Police Detectives have charged a local man in connection with a stabbing incident that occurred at a Wal-Mart in the 2600 block of Green Mount Road on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025. The incident, which left two individuals hospitalized, has raised concerns about public...
CAHOKIA HEIGHTS — The Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis has been activated to investigate a double shooting involving two juveniles that occurred Saturday evening in Cahokia Heights. Authorities were dispatched to the 100 block of Lazarcheff between 6:30 and 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22,...
CARLINVILLE - The Carlinville High School math team achieved notable success at the Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics (ICTM) regional competition held at Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC) on Saturday. Competing against various schools, the team secured a second-place finish overall, trailing...
JERSEY - Students at Jersey Community Unit School District No. 100 showcased their skills recently at the FCCLA Section 8 competition, marking a significant milestone for the newly established chapter of the Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA). Students competed in various...
EDWARDSVILLE — Students in Riah Martin’s fifth-grade class at Cassens Elementary School began a science project recently that allows them to explore and teach their classmates about the properties of matter. Working in groups of three to four, each team is responsible for presenting ...
PIASA - Shelly Robinson, a dedicated educator at Southwestern High School in Piasa, is making strides in technology education and career preparation for students in grades 9 through 12. With 31 years of teaching experience, Robinson has established herself as a leader in the field, particularly i...
EDWARDSVILLE - Herb Martin led three Edwardsville players in double figures with 17 points as the Tigers clinched the Southwestern Conference championship outright with a 57-40 Senior Night win over Belleville West Friday night at Lucco-Jackson Gym. In the annual pregame ceremonies, the Class...
BELLEVILLE – The Illinois State Police (ISP) have charged a 28-year-old Belleville man with multiple felonies, including attempted murder, following a shooting incident that occurred on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025. Chase A. Powers faces six charges stemming from an altercation with law enforcement...
WHITE HALL – Calhoun's girls basketball team claimed the North Greene Regional championship with a decisive 53-37 victory over Nokomis on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, at White Hall. The Warriors showcased their offensive prowess, led by Kate Zipprich and Aubrey Gilman, who scored 13 and 10 points,...
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