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.
HARDIN – Calhoun High School recently honored its senior girls volleyball players, celebrating their achievements as the team prepares for the regional championship. With an impressive record of 33 overall wins this season, the seniors are leaving a significant mark on the program. Head coach...
EAST ALTON-Wood River High School will host its third College and Career Night on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. Missy Stuif, a coordinator said: "We will have over 45 representatives from college and tech schools, the military, and from the workforce." The event will be held in East Alton-Wood River's...
FATHER MCGIVNEY CATHOLIC 25-25, VALMEYER 22-15: McGivney rallied to hold on for a Class 1A regional win over Valmeyer in the Metro-East Lutheran semifinals, advancing to Thursday's final. Grace Nesbitt was a standout for McGivney with 11 service points and zero errors, her coach Jake Williams...
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MO. – A shooting in St. Louis County has left one man dead, identified as 92-year-old Robert Prewett of the 6900 Block of Parc Charlene Drive in Florissant, MO. The incident occurred shortly before noon on the same day, prompting a response from the North County Precinct...
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30 PLAY IT AGAIN SPORTS SCOREBOARD BOYS SOCCER IHSA PLAYOFFS CLASS 1A --- SECTIONAL FINALS TUESDAY'S RESULTS AT CHICAGO UNIVERSITY Chicago Cristo Rey Jesuit 3, Lisle 0 AT WAUKEGAN CRISTO REY ST. MARTIN CATHOLIC Niles Northridge Pre...
EFFINGHAM – The Carrollton High School volleyball team continues its impressive performance, recently clinching the Civic Memorial Girls Tournament and securing a decisive victory over Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City in the Effingham St. Anthony's 1A Regional on Tuesday night with a two-game win...
ALTON/GODFREY - Liz Campbell is the chair of this year's Community Christmas campaign and Margaret Freer, owner of Freer Auto Body and her company are again leading the charge for the upcoming Community Christmas campaign, which aims to support local families in need during the holiday season. "W...
GRAFTON — Construction on a new ADA compliant crosswalk is set to begin on November 4 at the intersection of Route 100 and Mulberry Street in Grafton, a project aimed at enhancing pedestrian safety in the busy area. Stutz Construction is collaborating with SMS Engineering for this initiative,...
GRANITE CITY – Under the leadership of Head Coach Grace Hurst, the Granite City girls volleyball team has shown significant improvement, a transformation evident during a recent match against Edwardsville on Tuesday night. Although the Warriors ultimately lost 25-17, 25-10, the contest highlighted...
EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville’s girls volleyball team took a straight-set 25-17, 25-10 win over Granite City in the first semifinal of the IHSA Class 4A regional Tuesday evening at Liberty Middle School, but it was very much a hard-earned win for the Tigers. The Warriors worked very hard, an...
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