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.
CARLINVILLE - Carlinville High School celebrated the achievements of its seniors who completed the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) course and clinicals during the first semester at a recent pinning ceremony. The event recognized the students' dedication and hard work in a program that is offered...
EDWARDSVILLE — The Madison County Sheriff's Office has issued a public alert regarding a rise in telephone scams affecting residents. The announcement highlights the increasing sophistication of scammers who may already possess personal information about their targets. "Scammers are...
COLLINSVILLE - IDOT Operations Engineer Joe Monroe has been out throughout the entire region today on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, observing the various state routes. When interviewed in the late morning, he said while high-volume interstate routes are generally in good shape, ramps were at that time somewhat...
BELLEVILLE - As temperatures drop across the region, several Belleville-O'Fallon area facilities are stepping up to provide warming centers for individuals in need. These temporary facilities are designed to offer relief during extreme cold but do not serve as overnight shelters. In Belleville,...
ROXANA - Roxana High School junior Daisy Daugherty has reached a significant milestone in her basketball career by scoring her 1,000th point, joining the exclusive 1,000-point club. This achievement occurred during a game last week, marking a notable moment for both Daugherty and the Roxana High...
COLLINSVILLE — Senior Talesha Gilmore, a standout player for the Collinsville Lady Kahoks, concluded her high school basketball career on Monday night, Feb. 17, 2025, as her team faced a 54-23 defeat against Belleville East in the Class 4A Regional Semifinal. The game took place at Belleville...
ST. LOUIS — The National Weather Service (NWS) is forecasting some additional snow on Tuesday evening, Feb. 18, 2025, but it is expected to taper off by early morning on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. Jayson Gosselin, a meteorologist at the NWS in St. Louis, indicated that the NWS anticipates a lul...
ST. LOUIS - City officials in St. Louis reported the death of an unhoused woman found Tuesday morning on Clark Avenue. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department and emergency medical services responded to a call at the location, where the woman was pronounced dead at the scene. A high of only 1...
John and Lisa Amizich celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on Feb. 16, 2025. The couple, who were married in 1985, have built a family that includes two children, Johnny and Anna, as well as a grandson named Jude. The Amizichs have navigated the ups and downs of life together for four decades,...
EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville's girls' basketball squad lost 42-36 to a quality Quincy team in the IHSA Class 4A Granite City girls basketball regional semifinals Monday night, Feb. 17, 2025, at Granite City Memorial Gym. The game was originally scheduled for Tuesday, but a forecast of snow, plus...
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