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.
EAST ST. LOUIS - In a demonstration of community service and collaboration, members of AmeriCorps joined students from the Peace Warriors program at Gordon Bush Alternative Center and East St. Louis Senior High School recently for a Day of Service honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The initiative...
While respiratory illness season storms on, one virus continues to be the unfortunate leader of them all. Influenza, or the flu, is dominating the other viruses like COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), norovirus, Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) and others, according to Doug Kasper, MD, an...
EAST ALTON — A cooking fire on the fifth floor of "The Olin Home" prompted a swift response from the East Alton Fire Department at approximately 2:06 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025. Fire crews were dispatched to the location at 310 Smith Ave. following reports of a fire alarm activation....
EDWARDSVILLE — Hi-Pointe Drive-In is hosting a fundraiser for the Overnight Warming Locations on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025. The event will take place at the restaurant located at 6147 Trace Parkway Drive in Edwardsville. High-Pointe Drive-In aims to support local efforts to provide shelter for...
ST. LOUIS — The National Museum of Transportation was vandalized early Friday morning, Jan. 10, 2025, causing an estimated $20,000 in damage to two historic trolley artifacts. The incident occurred at approximately 6 a.m. on Jan. 10, and involved graffiti being painted on the trolleys, which...
GLEN CARBON - Christine Young is organizing a fundraiser to support Bill Decker, who is facing significant challenges following the sudden passing of his wife, Cynthia Becker, of Glen Carbon. "Cynthia, a beloved wife and mother known for her psychic abilities, passed away recently after a long battl...
ALTON — Alton High School guard Kiyoko Proctor is making a very notable return to form after recovering from a knee injury that sidelined her at the beginning of the season. On Jan. 16, 2025, Proctor led her team to a significant victory over Edwardsville, contributing key plays, including...
GLEN CARBON — Father McGivney Catholic High School's girls' basketball team secured a decisive victory against Litchfield on Tuesday night, Jan. 21, 2025, with a final score of 43-26. The Griffins established an early lead, outscoring Litchfield 7-3 at the end of the first quarter and extending...
EDWARDSVILLE — Ray'Sean Taylor etched his name into the record books recently during his 100th game with the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) men’s basketball team, scoring his 1,550th point and becoming the school’s all-time leading scorer at the Division I level....
BELLEVILLE - Steve Johnson, a prominent figure in law enforcement and community service, will be inducted into the Belleville East Hall of Fame during halftime of the Althoff Catholic at Belleville East basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. The event will celebrate Johnson’s extensive contributions...
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