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.
BELLEVILLE - The Belleville Police Department recognized the promotions of Lieutenant Barfield, Sergeant Kallal, and Sergeant Wright during a City Council meeting this week. The department expressed gratitude for their service and dedication to both the department and the City of Belleville. The...
BETHALTO – Four athletes from the Civic Memorial High School boys cross country team have made headlines after their impressive performances at the Mississippi Valley Conference meet held at Principia College. Max Weber, Landon Kearbey, Jacob Cranford, and Tullio Zampieri each achieved All-Conference...
EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville High School once again had an abundance of players qualify for the IHSA 2A State Tournament. Edwardsville state qualifiers were: Singles: Dia Kannan Doubles: Sophie Byron/Katie Woods Doubles: Veda Kommineni/Bina Selimi The girls and teammate Gabi Hill are Spencer...
BETHALTO - Civic Memorial High School's outstanding tennis duo, Emma Davis and Abigail Harms, continued to showcase their talents during the first rounds of the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) State Tennis Tournament held near Chicago on Thursday. The girls finished the first day of the stat...
ALTON - Alton's Charles W. Brake, a longtime public servant and respected community member, died at 8:35 a.m. on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at Jerseyville Manor at age 92. Charles was a long-time Alton City Councilman. Charles married Patty Ohley on June 30, 1950, and she preceded him in death o...
ST. LOUIS – Homicide detectives with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department have arrested a man suspected of killing a 21-year-old Granite City woman whose body was found burned in the city’s Baden neighborhood last weekend. Kiya Holt-Biggs was discovered deceased in a parking lot...
The family of Trooper Corey S. Thompsen released a statement on Oct. 24, 2024, mourning his death in the line of duty on Oct. 18, 2024. The family expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support from the law enforcement community and the public. “To the public, he became a hero on October...
JERSEYVILLE - Kiley King and Neely Goetten have earned a spot at the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) state tournament after strong performances in singles competition at the sectional level. King secured second place, while Goetten finished third. King and Goetten are Sparklight Female Athletes...
GLEN CARBON - The Father McGivney Catholic girls volleyball team played exceptionally well, as the Griffins took a straight-set win over Roxana 25-17, 25-22 in a match played Monday night at the McGivney gym. Roxana played the Griffins closely throughout the match, with two talented teams on...
EDWARDSVILLE — O'Fallon Township High School swimmer Alyssa Albertyn showcased her talent at the Chuck Fruit Aquatic Center on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024, winning both the 100-yard and 200-yard freestyle events in a dual meet against Edwardsville. Despite Albertyn's strong performance, O'Fallon...
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