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.
JERSEYVILLE - Two Jersey Community Unit School District No. 100 cheerleaders, Makayla Woolsey and Katie Schultz, have been recognized for their achievements by being selected to the Mississippi Valley Conference (MVC) All-Conference Team. This announcement was made public recently, celebrating...
EDWARDSVILLE - Neighbors Bakeshop, a beloved local establishment in Edwardsville, is entering its final week of operations, inviting customers to enjoy its offerings one last time. The bakeshop, located at 1010 Enclave, Suite B, has announced that it will provide complimentary items with every...
FREEBURG — A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle in Freeburg at 10:29 p.m. on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, according to the Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 8. The incident occurred on Illinois State Route 13, where a 2012 black Jeep Wrangler was traveling south when a 35-year-old...
O'FALLON — O'Fallon's acting girls' basketball coach Greg Knolhoff expressed pride in his team's performance despite a narrow 50-46 defeat to Edwardsville on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025. The game, held at Edwardsville, marked a challenging outing for the Panthers, who are currently navigating a toug...
EDWARDSVILLE – Alandyn Simmons led Edwardsville with 20 points, while Mia Semith added 11 points, and both hit big free throws during the stretch run, while Sophie Shapiro sank a crucial three, as the Tigers held off O’Fallon to take a hard-fought 50-46 win in a key Southwestern Conference...
BELLEVILLE - In a standout performance, Lady Kahok senior Talesha Gilmore set two significant records during a Southwestern Conference basketball game against Belleville West on Tuesday night, Jan. 28, 2025. The game, held at the Kahoks home court, saw Gilmore not only contribute to her team's victory...
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS - Greg Chamberlain has been recognized with the Outstanding Citizen Award for his exceptional contributions to the Fairview Heights Police Department (FHPD) through the SILEC/SIPCA program. The award was presented in acknowledgment of Chamberlain's dedication to community service an...
O'FALLON — A 49-year-old man has been charged with burglary following an incident at Prime Service Cleaners in O'Fallon, where police say he was caught on surveillance footage. The St. Clair County State's Attorney's Office charged Shawn T. Rawlings on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025, for his alleged...
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - Charges have been filed against 54-year-old Jose Ramon, Jr. of Edwardsville, following allegations of serious sexual offenses. The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office announced on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, that Ramon faces multiple charges, including first-degree rape...
BELLEVILLE — Sarah Herzing, the administrative supervisor of the Belleville Police Department, was honored with the Blue Light Award during the recent 32nd Annual SILEC/SIPCA Awards Banquet. The award recognizes Herzing’s significant contributions to the department, where she oversees...
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