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 St. Clair County Health Department (SCCHD) has continued to investigate a Shigella outbreak linked to the LongHorn Steakhouse in Fairview Heights, which has affected at least 24 individuals since late September. The outbreak has prompted health officials to monitor additional...
SHILOH — A 16-year-old boy is recovering in the hospital after being shot multiple times in a gas station parking lot. The incident occurred just before 8 p.m. on Oct. 11, 2024, at the Kings Mart located at 1551 Hartman Lane in Shiloh. According to investigators, the victim briefly entered th...
BELLEVILLE - Alton High had a huge day of singles on Saturday to finish in third place at the Southwestern Conference Tournament in Belleville. Alton was tied with O'Fallon for third place after doubles on Friday, behind Edwardsville and Belleville West. The Redbirds had five players finish in third...
ALTON — A ribbon-cutting ceremony at James Killion Park on Thursday evening, Oct. 10, 2024, marked the opening of new restrooms and water fountains, a long-awaited enhancement to the community’s facilities. Sheila Goins, one of the coordinators of the event and wife of Alton Mayor David...
EDWARDSVILLE—The Edwardsville High football team got through a long 17-play opening drive by Belleville East and played very well in the second half to take a come-from-behind 20-10 homecoming game win over the Lancers in a key Southwestern Conference game Friday night at Tiger Stadium....
PIASA — Sophomore Thor Springman, a cross-country runner for Southwestern High School, has made headlines recently by breaking a longstanding course record with a time of 16:51.1 for three miles. This achievement comes as Springman continues to demonstrate significant improvement in his performance,...
EDWARDSVILLE - Henry Vivian scored in the first half to put Edwardsville into the lead, but an Adam Bilzing, scored a brace (two goals) in the second half, including the game-winning penalty kick, to give Belleville West a 2-1 boys soccer win over the Tigers Thursday night, Oct. 10, 2024,...
TAMPA, Fla. — Joseph Malinowski, a 54-year-old sailor who gained significant attention on social media as “Lieutenant Dan,” has weathered Hurricane Milton in Tampa aboard his 20-foot sailboat despite widespread concern and official warnings. Malinowski chose to remain on his vessel,...
O’FALLON, Ill. — At a recent O'Fallon City Council meeting, several members of the O’Fallon Police Department, paramedics, and telecommunicators received Lifesaving Awards and Chief's Commendations for their roles in a critical incident involving a cardiac arrest on Aug. 17,...
EDWARDSVILLE - City Of Edwardsville Assistant City Engineer David Sirko has announced that improvements to Berkshire Drive, Gloucester Drive, Nottingham Drive, Surrey Drive and Surrey Court are scheduled to begin Oct. 15, 2024, weather dependent. The contractor for the project is Christ Brothers Asphalt...
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