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.
BETHALTO - Ten young women from the Civic Memorial volleyball program are being recognized for their exceptional achievements both on and off the court. This group, consisting of Kylee Jenkins, Marissa Perez, Alora Kincade, Aubrey Falk, Meredith Brueckner, Brea Farrell, Aubrey Boyles, Megan Griffith,...
COLLINSVILLE - The Illinois State Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, in Collinsville, following a series of events that began with a residential burglary report. The Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) and the Collinsville Police Departmen...
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - St. Louis County Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian accident that occurred late Saturday night, resulting in the death of an adult male. The incident took place at approximately 11:22 p.m. on Dec. 28, 2024, in the 10100 block of Gravois Road, near the intersection with...
GLEN CARBON — A two-vehicle accident occurred on the northbound lanes of Illinois Route 159 at Illinois Highway 270 on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024. The incident took place around 7 p.m. The Glen Carbon Police Department on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024, said there were no serious injuries reported in the...
COLLINSVILLE - Evan Brewer and Taurean Valentine hit big shots in overtime, while Antonio Dean III hit for 12 key points as Granite City held off Mundelein of suburban Chicago 52-47 in the consolation quarterfinals of the 40th Collinsville Prairie Farms Holiday Classic Saturday afternoon in the...
COLLINSVILLE – Senior Donovan Coates led the way with 17 points as one of three Collinsville players in double figures, with the Kahoks scoring 24 consecutive points in the second and third quarters in going on to a 64-31 win over Carbondale in the first round of the 40th Prairie Farms Collinsvill...
ROXANA - The Roxana Shells Athletic Department recently showcased their wrestling talent at the Mascoutah Tournament, held over the weekend. The team finished fourth overall, marking a significant achievement in their competitive season. Juner Green and Trevor Gihring each celebrated a milestone,...
CENTRALIA - In a closely contested match at the Christ Our Rock Winterfest Tournament, the Oilers varsity girls' basketball team fell short by one point against DuQuoin, losing 51-50 on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024. The game concluded dramatically when Kaylynn Buttry’s potential game-winning shot...
GIRLS BASKETBALL ROXANA 45, CHICAGO HOPE 39: In a Group A game at Waterloo, Roxana came up with the win over Chicago Hope Academy. Daisy Daugherty led the Shells with 29 points, while Josie Brannon added seven points, Ava Cherry scored six points, and Kylee Slayden hit for three points. Roxana...
ALTON - Students from Alton Middle School and Alton High School showcased their musical talents at the Illinois Music Education Association (ILMEA) District 6 Festival recently at Belleville West High School. The event brought together passionate music students from across Southern Illinois for...
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