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.
EDWARDSVILLE — Edwardsville School District #7 this week celebrated the achievements of its dance teams following their strong performances at the Illinois Drill Team Association (IDTA) State Competition held recently. The Edwardsville High School (EHS) Varsity Dance Team secured third...
HOLIDAY SHORES — A home in Holiday Shores was completely destroyed by a fire on Thursday evening, Feb. 20, 2025. The blaze erupted around 6 p.m. in the 6000 block of St. James Drive, prompting a Box Alarm response from multiple fire agencies. Holiday Shores Fire Chief Jim O'Brien reported...
MACOUPIN COUNTY - The Illinois State Police is investigating a serious incident that has closed Fosterburg Road near Brighton Bunker Hill Road on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025. The Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 8 reported the situation occurred at approximately 2:20 p.m. Preliminary information suggests...
COLLINSVILLE — The Collinsville Police Department is mourning the loss of retired telecommunicator Alan Lacquement, who died last week. Lacquement, a lifelong resident of Collinsville, dedicated 36 years of service to the department before retiring in 2017. Alan was described as a devoted husban...
JERSEYVILLE — A vehicle crash into a power pole in Jerseyville on Wednesday morning, Feb. 19, 2025, led to a power outage that initially affected 1,300 customers in that area. Ameren Illinois spokesperson Brian Bretsch reported that the damaged pole was replaced and the job was completed by 1:3...
EAST ALTON — Multiple fire agencies responded to a residential fire in the 100 block of Haller in East Alton on Thursday morning, Feb. 20, 2025, after a Box Alarm was issued. Firefighters from East Alton, Wood River, Alton Roxana, and Rosewood Heights quickly arrived on the scene, aided by a...
EAST ST. LOUIS – A 19-year-old man has been charged with multiple felonies, including first-degree murder, in connection with a homicide that occurred earlier this month. Celvin Rogers, of East St. Louis, was arrested following an investigation by the Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Crimina...
COLLINSVILLE - Snow removal efforts are ongoing in the Metro East area as winter weather continues to affect road conditions. Joe Monroe, Operations Supervisor for the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), provided an update on the situation in the morning of Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. Monroe...
BELLEVILLE - The Belleville Police Department has welcomed a new member to its force with the swearing-in of Officer Walker, who brings prior experience. Officer Walker has previously served as a telecommunicator for the City of Belleville, a role that provided her with insights into the...
JERSEYVILLE — A vehicle collision with a power pole caused significant power outages in Jerseyville and Kane early Wednesday morning, Feb. 19, 2025, leaving approximately 1,300 customers without electricity. The incident was reported to authorities at 8:56 a.m. on Feb. 19. The crash resulted...
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