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.
FARINA — Father McGivney Catholic High School's girls volleyball team concluded its 2024-2025 season with a two-set defeat to Nokomis on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. The Griffins lost the first set 25-22 and the second set 25-9. Head coach Jake Williams reflected on the match, noting the challenge...
GODFREY - Water service has been fully restored to all customers following a significant repair to a water main that occurred in the evening hours. The restoration was completed at approximately 11:30 p.m. Tuesday night, Nov. 5, 2024, according to a statement from Illinois American Water. Illinois...
GRAFTON — The city of Grafton is set to commemorate Veterans Day with a ceremony at the Grafton American Legion Post 648 at 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024. The event aims to honor both living veterans and those who have passed. Pastor Tom Foster from the Grafton Lighthouse United Pentecostal...
JACKSONVILLE — In a tense showdown at the Illinois College Supersectional, Belleville Althoff's Tyler Pollock stepped up when it mattered most, securing a spot in the Class 2A state semifinals with a decisive penalty kick. The sophomore midfielder's successful shot concluded a dramatic 4-2 victory...
HARDIN - In a decisive matchup, the Calhoun Girls Head Volleyball Coach Melissa Zipprich-led volleyball team secured a commanding victory against Okawvilke in the opening round of sectionals on Tuesday evening, Nov. 5, 2024. The team dominated the match with scores of 25-9 and 25-4, showcasing their...
GODFREY — A significant water main leak has prompted the Godfrey Fire Protection District to close Godfrey Road to all traffic in both directions from Jackson Lane to the Taylor Avenue stoplight on Tuesday evening, Nov. 5, 2024. The closure, which affects a key thoroughfare in the area,...
EDWARDSVILLE/GODFREY - Heavy rainfall has led to some mudslides and flooding in parts of the Metro East on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2024. Areas such as the 3000 block of Sand Road in Edwardsville have been declared impassable due to flooding, with residents advised to avoid the area if possible. The Nationa...
ALTON — A brief mudslide occurred Tuesday morning in the 700 block of Broadway, behind Abbott Machine, following heavy rain in the Alton area. The incident took place around 10 a.m. on November 5, 2024, when several tons of dirt and small trees cascaded down the hillside. In the aftermath,...
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - St. Louis County police responded early Tuesday to a flash flood incident at Bayless Avenue and Interstate 55 in St. Louis County, where a submerged SUV led to the discovery of a deceased adult female inside the vehicle. At approximately 6 a.m. on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, officers...
EDWARDSVILLE — A two-vehicle crash involving two truck-tractor semi-trailers on Interstate 55 southbound near milepost 27 resulted in one person being transported with injuries at 10:47 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. The Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 8 responded to the scene, about two mile...
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