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.
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS — The St. Clair County Health Department reported on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024, multiple cases of gastrointestinal illnesses linked to LongHorn Steakhouse located at 6115 North Illinois St. in Fairview Heights. The outbreak has raised concerns as health officials confirmed that...
ALTON - A new apartment complex is taking shape in Alton, as construction progresses on the Sunnybrook development located in the 800 block of Washington Avenue. The complex construction work is shown above by 618 Drone photos. The project, which will feature multi-level buildings, is set to...
BELLEVILLE — Belleville East High School has welcomed back one of its own for this school year as Tina Knapp joined the English department. Knapp, a graduate of Belleville East, brings a decade of teaching experience to the role, having previously worked in District 90 and District 118....
COLLINSVILLE – Remington Paris has been named Officer of the Month for August by the Collinsville Police Department, marking a significant milestone in his early career. Paris recently completed a 14-week field training program, finishing in July, and August was his first full month serving...
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2024, PLAY IT AGAIN SPORTS ROUNDUP GIRLS VOLLEYBALL CIVIC MEMORIAL 25-25, JERSEY 20-15: CM took a hard-fought straight-set win in a Mississippi Valley Conference match at Havens Gym. Bella Thein had 10 kills for the Eagles, while Kaitlyn Ogden had five kills, Aubrey Falk...
BELLEVILLE - Belleville’s unemployment mark is down to 5.0 percent in August 2024, compared to the same time in 2023, the most recent Illinois Department Of Employment Security stats revealed. The Belleville rate in August 2023 was 5.7 percent. Collinsville had a low 4.7 percent rate in August...
EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville’s unemployment mark dipped from 4.1 percent in August 2023 to 4.0 in 2024. Madison County has a rate of 4.6 percent in August 2024 compared to 4.9 percent in 2023. Edwardsville has the lowest unemployment rate in the Metro East. Alton’s unemployment rate dipped...
FULTON, MO. - Westminster College in Fulton, MO., has announced the induction of Scott Posey, an alumnus in 1974, into its 2024 Blue Jay Hall of Fame. The ceremony occurred on Sept. 20, 2024, coinciding with the college's homecoming weekend and a football game against William Woods University....
BETHALTO — Mya Walker, a sophomore runner for the Civic Memorial Eagles, has made significant strides in her cross-country season, showcasing her potential as a standout athlete. With a personal best of 22:10.5 for three miles at the Granite City Robinson/Long Cross Country Invite on Sept. 7,...
COLLINSVILLE — Collinsville High School has recognized Gracie Howard and Brion Brown as the September Senior Students of the Month, celebrating their outstanding contributions to the school community. Gracie Howard, an honor student, is actively involved in several clubs, including the National...
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