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.
GODFREY - Lisa M. Jacobs has been charged with one count of aggravated battery, a Class 3 Felony, for a recent incident at St. Ambrose Catholic School in Godfrey. Jacobs was a pre-kindergarten teacher at St. Ambrose Catholic School. The charge filed by the Madison County State's Attorney's Office...
O'FALLON - Students from O’Fallon Township High School (OTHS) have made significant strides in the world of music, achieving a rare distinction as members of an elite group of musicians nationwide. This December, the OTHS Panther Bands announced that several of their members have participated...
COLLINSVILLE - Madison County Sheriff's Deputies and detectives are investigating a home invasion that occurred at 9:43 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6, in the 8900 block of Rene Avenue, unincorporated Collinsville. The incident involved a suspect who forcibly entered a residence while armed with a firearm,...
MONDAY, DECEMBER 9 PLAY IT AGAIN SPORTS ROUNDUP BOYS BASKETBALL CALHOUN 75, BROOKLYN LOVEJOY 18: In an opening game of the White Hall North Greene Spartan Classic, Calhoun had little trouble in taking a win over Lovejoy. Land Eilerman led the Warriors with 16 points, while Jack Graner...
GRANITE CITY - Taylor Dawson has had many accomplishments in her legendary career as a Collinsville female wrestler but on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, in a meet at Granite City, she pinned another wrestler in an extraordinary four seconds, a new pin record for Lady Kahoks wrestling. Dawson led the Kahoks...
ROXANA — Sean Maberry, a junior at Roxana High School, is making waves in the athletic community as a standout in three sports: football, basketball, and baseball. As the Shells' guard for the 2025-2026 boys basketball season, Maberry is not only a three-year starter but also a key leader o...
GLEN CARBON - Carson Barone, a sophomore point guard at Father McGivney Catholic High School, has demonstrated early in the 2024-2025 boys basketball season that his future looks bright as a Griffins' athlete. The young guard, who is the son of Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville coach Brian...
PIASA - When it comes to sports, Bram Beuttel has proven to be a jack of all trades as a participant this past fall in both soccer and cross country. Beuttel has demonstrated his versatility as an athlete, participating in both soccer and cross country for Southwestern High School. The 17-year-old...
EDWARDSVILLE — Izzy McLeod, a senior at Metro East Lutheran High School, recorded her fastest time of the season at the Benton Sectional on Nov. 2, 2024, clocking in at 20:00.6 for 2.92 miles. This performance marked a personal record for McLeod, who has been a prominent athlete for the Knights...
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 PLAY IT AGAIN SPORTS ROUNDUP GIRLS WRESTLING GRANITE CITY INVITATIONAL EDWARDSVILLE WINS FOUR INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONSHIPS, SUCCESSFULLY DEFENDS TITLE AT GRANITE CITY INVITATIONAL: Edwardsville's girls wrestling team had four individual champions in successfully...
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