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.
EAST ST. LOUIS — The Illinois Emergency Management Agency announced that a Disaster Recovery Center will open Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024, at the Clyde C. Jordan Senior Citizen Center in East St. Louis. The center will operate from 9 a.m. to 5 p.p.m. Survivors of recent disasters will have the...
EDWARDSVILLE — A power outage impacted multiple businesses, including Target and Home Depot, on Saturday evening, November 9, 2024. The outage began around 5 p.m. and affected approximately 600 customers in the area. Ameren Illinois reported that power was restored to those customers by approximately...
BELLEVILLE - Collinsville recorded a 4.3 percent unemployment rate in September 2024 compared to 4.6 percent in 2023. St. Clair County boasted a 4.7 percent unemployment rate in September 2024 compared to September 2023 and Belleville stood strong at 4.8 percent compared to 5.3 percent a year ago....
EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville’s unemployment rate dipped to 3.5 percent in September 2024, down from 3.8 percent in September 2023. Madison County posted a rate of 4.2 percent, compared to 4.4 percent a year ago, while Jersey County stood at 3.9 percent, Calhoun at 4.2 percent and Greene County...
ST. LOUIS — St. Louis area residents are invited to pay tribute to Veterans and military service members at the 41st Annual St. Louis Regional Veterans Day Observance on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Downtown St. Louis. The event includes a parade and a ceremony that honors the bravery and dedication...
NOKOMIS - The Calhoun High School girls' volleyball team clinched the Farina Sectional championship on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, defeating Nokomis with scores of 25-18 and 25-21. The match showcased Calhoun's team's strong performance, particularly in serving, where they recorded nine aces and only...
COLLINSVILLE — Collinsville High School senior Danielle Cary has been recognized as the 2024 Leader of Tomorrow by C3, an award that honors young individuals who have positively impacted their community and inspired others through their actions. Cary, who began her high school journey in the...
EDWARDSVILLE – The Gori Law Firm is proud to announce it was recently named a 2024 Women-Led Top Workplace. This award is one of several within Energage’s Top Workplaces National Culture Excellence Awards, which were revealed on October 16, 2024. Energage is a Philadelphia-based...
EAST ST. LOUIS — The East St. Louis School District 189 recognized the commitment of its students and their families during a recent event celebrating perfect attendance for the first quarter of the school year. Dunbar Elementary School in East St. Louis honored its scholars who maintained...
ALTON - Alton High School has announced the hiring of Alyssa Maher as the new head softball coach, set to lead the team in the spring of 2025. Maher, a graduate of Alton High School, brings a wealth of experience to the position, having served as an assistant coach in the Redbird softball program for...
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