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.
GLEN CARBON - The Father McGivney Catholic girls placed 12th in the 40 full girls teams and 424 runners at the First To The Finish Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Peoria. Father McGivney girls cross country coach Jim Helton said: "Excellent efforts from everyone with a total of 11 personal...
ALTON - The Marquette volleyball girls took part in the East Alton Wood River Invite on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, and finished in third place out of eight teams. Marquette defeated Jersey 2-0 (25-23, 25-18) in the opening match. Marquette lost to Wesclin 2-1 (25-22, 16-25, 5-15) in the semi-final...
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - This death has been ruled a homicide by the St. Louis County Medical Examiner. On Friday, September 13, 2024, a 15-year-old male suspect was arrested in St. Louis County. The suspect was remanded to the custody of St. Louis County Family Court for Murder in the Second Degree and...
BELLEVILLE/FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS — Steve Johnson, a distinguished alumnus of Belleville East High School, has been named as an inductee of the Lancer Wall of Fame, the school has announced. Johnson, who graduated in 1987, currently serves as the police chief of Fairview Heights. His career in...
BELLEVILLE — Belleville Police have arrested Michael G. Munie, 74, in connection with a criminal sexual assault and child pornography investigation, following a report from the mother of a juvenile victim on Sept. 10, 2024. According to Belleville Police Department (BPD), the juvenile, a 15-year-old...
EAST ALTON - East Alton Elementary Administration notified families on Monday morning, Sept. 16, 2024, that they were aware of potential threat rumors circulating through the student body and that a report was made to the East Alton Police Department on Sunday night, Sept. 15, 2024. East Alton Elementar...
EDWARDSVILLE — Two REMAX Alliance employees and local firefighters played pivotal roles in responding to a devastating fire on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, at apartments in the 100 block of Devon Court in Edwardsville. When the fire erupted, Nikki McCormick and Katy Clark, working at their office...
EDWARDSVILLE – A fire at an off-campus apartment complex in Edwardsville has left several Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) students displaced, with many losing or experiencing damage to their belongings. The incident, which occurred recently in the 100 block of Devon Court in...
EDWARDSVILLE - Quarterback Yale Weaver threw for four touchdown passes, and the Edwardsville defense caused three turnovers in the first half, which the offense converted into points, as the Tigers took a 41-7 win over Jackson, Mo., in a football game played Saturday night at Tiger Stadium. Th...
WHITE HALL - In a commanding performance Friday night, Calhoun-Brussels' Conner Longnecker scored six touchdowns, leading his team to a 69-6 victory over North Greene. The game, held at North Greene High School in White Hall, saw Longnecker making runs of 55, 65, 28, two, 12, and 33 yards. Easton Wallendor...
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