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 - East St. Louis School District 189 has announced the opening of a community Warming Center at Mason/Clark Middle School that started at 7 a.m. Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, and continues through Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. The East St. Louis School District said this initiative aims to provide...
EAST ST. LOUIS — Volunteers are invited to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young children by leading weekly story times in the East St. Louis School District 189 area. The initiative targets children under age five and aims to foster a love for reading through engaging storytelling....
MARION — Ameren Illinois is mobilizing approximately 800 personnel to restore power to customers affected by a winter storm that struck Southern Illinois over the weekend. As of Monday morning, Jan. 6, 2025, around 22,000 customers in Jackson, Williamson, Saline, and Gallatin Counties in Southern...
The National Weather Service reported significant snowfall across the Metro East region on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, with Godfrey recording the highest total of 12 inches. This information was confirmed by meteorologist Marshall Pfahler during an afternoon briefing. Lambert Airport in St. Louis had ...
Metro East Illinois is facing challenging winter weather conditions on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, as heavy snowfall and strong winds are impacting travel and road safety. However, IDOT and various city and county street crews have valiantly worked on the roadways overnight. The snowfall at this point a...
GODFREY — Public Works personnel in the Village of Godfrey have been working tirelessly to keep the village's roads clear amid challenging weather conditions on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. The efforts, which began early in the day, have involved seven drivers and additional contractors to manage the...
ALTON — On Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, families flocked to Haskell Park and Middletown areas in Alton, taking advantage of a winter storm that blanketed the area in snow. Children were seen sledding down the hills, a tradition that Mayor David Goins noted has long been a favorite pastime for Alton's...
ALTON— Alton Public Works crews have been working continuously since 7 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, to address the severe winter storm that has impacted the region, bringing significant ice and sleet accumulation. The storm, described by Alton Public Works Director Mike Parsons as the worst...
EAST ALTON — The East Alton Fire Department and Street Department today urged residents to stay indoors and avoid travel as winter weather conditions create hazardous roadways. On Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, both departments issued a statement acknowledging the ongoing snowfall and the challenges...
As winter weather continues to impact the region, the Illinois Department of Transportation is closely monitoring changing conditions across various counties. Joe Monroe, an engineer with the department, reported late Sunday morning, Jan. 5, 2025, that in the last 45 minutes, snowfall has begun to...
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