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.
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS - Fairview Heights police arrested a wanted fugitive from Missouri on Wednesday morning after receiving information that he was staying at the Super 8 Hotel. Jared H. Combs, a 39-year-old white male, was wanted on multiple felony warrants from Franklin County, Mo., including charges...
BELLEVILLE – Two men have been charged following a shooting incident that occurred on the evening of Friday, Nov. 8, 2024, in the first block of East “D” Street in Belleville. The Belleville Police Department responded to reports of shots fired at approximately 7:49 p.m. and...
EDWARDSVILLE - It was a big day for the Edwardsville girls swimming team, as the relay teams set three new pool records, junior Scout Jackson qualified in two events, recorded a qualifying time for the Junior National swim meet, and helped the Tigers to their 11th straight IHSA sectional championship...
NORMAL — The Calhoun High School girls' volleyball team is gearing up for a significant challenge as they head into the IHSA Class 1A state tournament. The team, led by Coach Melissa Zipprich, will face Cissna Park at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. in Normal. Cissna Park...
EDWARDSVILLE — Edwardsville's varsity hockey team secured a decisive victory over Columbia, winning 7-3 on Monday night, Nov. 11, 2024, at the Edwardsville RP Lumber Center rink. Zach Cohn scored two goals in the match for Edwardsville, while Jack Reuss had two goals for Columbia. Columbia...
EDWARDSVILLE - Ameren Illinois spokesperson Brian Bretsch reported that the company is currently working to reroute power from other circuits to restore service to affected customers. As of the latest update, the outage count is decreasing, and crews are optimistic about restoring power by 12:45...
EDWARDSVILLE — A vehicle crash has left the Madison County Courthouse and Administration Building without power, affecting operations in the area. The incident report to Ameren Illinois occurred around 9:20 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, when a car struck a pole near the Wanda substation, resulting...
ALTON — Aaron Kyles Jr. and a group of fellow musical artists are organizing a Winter Bash Day from 3 to 6 p.m. on Nov. 23, 2024, at James Killion Park, located at 2400 Washington Ave. The event aims to deliver a meaningful message to the Alton community through music, a free Thanksgiving dinner,...
ALTON - A vehicle in a turn lane went straight through the intersection instead of turning and struck an SUV at 4:41 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024, at Landmarks and Piasa in Alton, Alton Police Chief Jarrett Ford said. Ford said one of the vehicles flipped onto its side after the violent impact....
CARROLLTON - Belleville Althoff Catholic quarterback Jayden Ellington scored two touchdowns and passed for two more, while Logan Thompson took a kickoff back 88 yards for another touchdown as the Crusaders took a 43-21 win over Carrollton in an IHSA Class 1A second-round football playoff game on...
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