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 — The annual Cookies and Cocoa event is set to take place from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, at Freer Auto Body, located at 4512 N. Alby St. in Godfrey. This year marks the 16th anniversary of the event, which began in memory of David, the late uncle of organizers Lily and Taylo...
PIASA - Hannah Mary, a Southwestern High School volleyball and basketball standout, who will also play varsity softball in the spring, follows a long line of girls committed to the overall Piasa Birds athletic program. Hannah volunteered her time with some other high school girls to assist with the...
ST. LOUIS - A 23-year-old Belleville woman - Dionna Samuel - has been identified as the victim of a fatal shooting at a McDonald's Restaurant in East St. Louis. Samuel was pronounced dead at Saint Louis University Hospital in St. Louis after the shooting report in the 500 block of North 24th Street...
COLLINSVILLE 68, ROCHESTER 45: Collinsville had little trouble in taking the win over Rochester at Vergil Fletcher Gym on Tuesday night, Dec. 3, 2024. Donovan Coates led four Kahoks in double figures with 26 points, while Evan Wilkinson had 11 points, both Solomon Talbott and Jace Wilkinson had...
GLEN CARBON — Father McGivney Catholic's boys basketball team faced a challenging opponent on Tuesday night, Dec. 3, 2024, and encountered a 52-43 defeat against New Athens. The game unfolded at Father McGivney's home court, where New Athens took an early lead, finishing the first quarter ahea...
ROXANA - The Southwestern High School boys basketball team finished in fourth place in the Roxana Hoopsgiving Boys Tournament this past weekend. The Piasa Birds went 2-2 overall in the tourney but fell in their final game 50-38 to Staunton. Ian Brantley and Connor Wood led the Birds with 12 and...
MONDAY, DECEMBER 2 PLAY IT AGAIN SPORTS ROUNDUP CARLINVILLE 45, CARROLLTON 40: Isabella Tiburzi, who recently went over the 1,000 career point mark, led Carlinville with 17 points to help the Cavaliers take the win over Carrollton at the Carlinville Big House. In addition to Tiburzi,...
BELLEVILLE — The search for Chris Sins, a 39-year-old man reported missing in the desert near Bouse, Ariz., has ended tragically with the discovery of his remains. His family is now focused on bringing him home to the Millstadt area for a proper burial. Chris Sins was last seen approximately...
ALTON — Major John Franke is set to retire from the Alton Police Department after more than 29 years of service, marking the end of a distinguished career that has seen him hold numerous roles within the department. Franke, who has served as a Patrol Officer, Detective, Special Response Team...
ALTON — A semi-truck struck a utility pole at the intersection of 20th and Alby streets in Alton on Tuesday morning, Dec. 3, 2024, causing temporary disruption to a nearby city security camera. The driver initially fled the scene but later returned to acknowledge involvement in the incident....
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