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.
ROXANA 56, EAST ALTON-WOOD RIVER 28: In the backyard rivalry game at EAWR Memorial Gym, Roxana led wire-to-wire to gain the Cahokia Conference Mississippi Division win. The Shells' Daisy Daugherty has been a star in several games, but in this one she led all scorers with 18 points. Rpxama's Ava...
ALTON - Marquette Catholic defeated rival Father McGivney Catholic 34-19 on Thursday night, Dec. 19, 2024, at Marquette. Marquette head coach Whitney Sykes said her team played "extremely well on the defensive side" and that was a key to the big win. "Our energy was great!" she said. "And we never...
TULSA, Okla. — Rainn Hoelting, a 15-year-old aspiring Collinsville musician, achieved a dream moment on Dec. 12, 2024, when he performed alongside country star Zach Bryan at the BOK Center in Tulsa. The sold-out venue, which holds 19,000 fans, was electrified as Hoelting joined Bryan for a renditio...
ALTON - Alton High School senior Talia Norman, a standout player on the girls' basketball team, announced her commitment to play for Drury University’s women’s program. The announcement was made via social media and she expressed gratitude for the opportunity and acknowledged the support...
COLLINSVILLE — The O’Fallon Township High School girls basketball team achieved a significant victory on Thursday night, defeating Collinsville 76-46 at Collinsville. The win highlighted the team's offensive strength, particularly from their guards. O’Fallon was led by Haeli...
GRANITE CITY — A man sustained critical upper body injuries while working on a vehicle in the 3300 block of Nameoki Road on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2024, the Granite City Police Department said on Thursday. The incident occurred at approximately 6:45 p.m. when the vehicle rolled backward while th...
SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE - The United States Air Force Band of Mid-America concluded its holiday concert series this week, bringing festive music to audiences at Scott Air Force Base in Belleville. The series featured performances from various military personnel, highlighting the spirit of the season....
ALTON — The fourth annual gingerbread contest showcased the creative talents of local residents and brought festive cheer to the community. The free event, designed to engage children and adults alike, featured categories for K-5th graders, parents and kids, as well as adults competing individually...
ALTON - Kieley Woods is the first-ever freshman to be recognized as an Art Fahrner-Edward Jones Remarkarkable Redbird of the Month. Woods has made her mark even though her time at Alton High has only been a few short months. She is a member of Upward Bound, a student group that focuses on preparing...
ALTON - Marquette Catholic demonstrated complete composure and pulled out a 45-40 win over Priory at home on Wednesday night, Dec. 18, 2024. The game was knotted at 37-37 at the end of regulation and the Explorers outscored Priory 8-3 in the overtime. Marquette led 18-17 at the half. Marquette Catholic...
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