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.
ALTON - From the halls of Alton High to any one of a number of St. Louis area theatrical venues or even World Wide Technology Raceway, do not be surprised to see the multi-talented junior Nadja Kapetanovich letting the Riverbend and Greater St. Louis areas see her many abilities shining brightly. Nad...
ALTON - The City of Alton announced on Friday, April 12, 2024, participation in "We Win Together Week" and a specific event in Alton in August to address youth violence. Bianca Jackson, the Alton City Council Coordinator, said from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, in the council...
EDWARDSVILLE - The City of Edwardsville announced construction work that will begin on Monday, April 15, 2024, that will cause some disruption. "Drivers should be prepared for lane restrictions and delays in the area of 610 St. Louis Street, which is just to the east of the intersection with West...
EDWARDSVILLE - The Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office announced on Thursday, April 11, 2024, that it is seeking asset forfeiture of properties, a van, truck and side-by-side and $388,568.57 in U.S. Currency after a detailed search in late March. Studio 420 was one of the businesses...
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - A 20-year-old has been issued charges after a homicide in the 8700 block of Jennings Station Road in St. Louis County. On Thursday, April 11, 2024, the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office issued charges on suspect Devin Macon, of the 4200 block of Athlone Avenu...
GRANITE CITY - Granite City High School announced on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, a new cheer staff leader. The new head cheer coach Tiffany Kimmel replaces Meagan Watkins, who led the Warriors for the past nine years. Kimmel has coached cheerleading at Coolidge Junior High School for nine years,...
EDWARDSVILLE - The Battle Of The Badges Blood Drive had what was described as “a terrific turnout” on Monday, April 8, 2024, at the Public Safety Building in Edwardsville. “All tallied, the American Red Cross received several dozen units of blood,” the Edwardsville Police...
GRANITE CITY - Granite City High School has announced a new head football coach. Steve Roustio will be the head football coach for the 2024 season. Roustio replaces Kindle Lyons, who led the Warriors for the past two seasons. In Roustio’s 35 years in education, he has served on three football...
GLEN CARBON - Father McGivney Catholic High School hosted a touching Signing Day for several of the Father McGivney student-athletes who have decided to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level. McGivney Athletic Director Jeff Oller said: "We are very proud of these student-athletes....
EDWARDSVILLE - Greyson Rathgeb delivered the biggest blow of the game, a two-run double that helped cement a seven-run sixth inning as Edwardsville came from behind to defeat Springfield Sacred Heart-Griffin Catholic 15-7 in a baseball game played at the Edwardsville Sports Complex. The game...
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