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.
ALTON - Marquette Catholic High School routed the Maryville Christian boys 52-26 on Tuesday night, Dec. 10, 2024. The Explorers came out with a 13-5 first-quarter lead, then were ahead 34-7 at the half. Marquette led 41-18 at the end of three and outscored Maryville 11-8 in the final quarter for th...
COLLINSVILLE — The Collinsville Police Department conducted a series of alcohol and tobacco compliance checks on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024, aimed at reducing underage consumption of these substances. The initiative targeted a dozen local retail establishments in an effort to deter sales to minors....
JERSEYVILLE - Calhoun's girls edged a nearby rival Jersey 48-36 in a girls' basketball contest on Tuesday night, Dec. 10, 2024. Jersey's Meredith Gray led all scorers with 18 points and Cali Breden and Makenna Brunaugh each had five points. Ella Smith had four points and Neely Goetten an...
EDWARDSVILLE — Thanks to the generosity of local donors, several children in Madison County will wake up to new toys, clothing, and other gifts this Christmas. The initiative, for both the Community Christmas campaign and The Salvation Army's Angel Tree program, has garnered significant participatio...
O'FALLON - O'Fallon High School has a long tradition in boys basketball and head coach Brian Muniz sees good things from his young squad the rest of the season. O'Fallon lost to Edwardsville 57-34 on Tuesday night, Dec. 10, 2024, at Edwardsville in a Southwestern Conference game. Junior forward...
EDWARDSVILLE – Point guard Herb Martin led the way with 26 points, while forward Miccah Butler added 17 points, as Edwardsville opened up a 19-9 first-quarter lead In going on to a 57-34 win over O’Fallon in the Tigers’ home opener and Southwestern Conference boys basketball...
CAHOKIA HEIGHTS - Cahokia Heights will be required to invest an estimated $30 million in upgrades to its sanitary sewer system as part of a settlement announced by the Justice Department and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The agreement resolves ongoing violations of the federal Clean...
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - St. Louis County Police are investigating a homicide that occurred early Tuesday morning, Dec. 10, 2024, in the 200 block of Estridge Road, resulting in the death of an adult male. At approximately 12:07 a.m., officers from the North County Precinct responded to reports of a shootin...
WOOD RIVER - Granite City secured a 47-36 victory over East Alton-Wood River on Monday evening, Dec. 9, 2024, at EAWR Memorial Gym, powered by a standout performance from Jailynn Rae Woods, who scored 21 points. The Warriors' offense was bolstered by contributions from several players. Makayla Tanksley...
SPRINGFIELD — Brad Jacobs, a retired firefighter from Alton, is making his name known for his pickleball talents after recently qualifying for the national tournament following his success at the Illinois Senior Olympics. Jacobs, who served in the Alton Fire Department from 1970 to 2000, took...
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