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.
EDWARDSVILLE — Edwardsville cheerleaders and fans will rally behind the Tigers football team at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, at Edwardsville High Stadium. The game, originally scheduled for Friday night in Jackson, Mo., was moved after social media threats led to the cancellation of classes...
TROY - The Triad Knights remained undefeated through the first third of the football season by jumping to a 36-17 lead at halftime, going on to a 43-25 win over Alton in a game played at home Friday night in Troy. The Knights were coming off a big win last week against Mt. Zion, and hosted...
BELLEVILLE - In a night filled with nostalgia and great memories, Belleville Althoff Catholic running back Dierre Hill, Jr. provided the best set of memories of all.Hill, who's bound for the University of Oregon next fall, and is one of the St. Louis area's top players, ran for 318 yards and fou...
EAST ST. LOUIS – A district judge in southern Illinois sentenced DeAyre M. Jones, a 32-year-old man from Land O’ Lakes, Fla., to 87 months in prison for making a bomb threat to Scott Air Force Base and cyberstalking an active duty Air Force member. Jones pleaded guilty to one count...
BELLEVILLE — Dr. Marshaun Warren, Assistant Superintendent of Belleville Township High School District 201, was honored with the 2024 Champion for Diversity and Inclusion Award on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024. The annual program administered by the St. Louis Business Journal aims to highlight...
EDWARDSVILLE - Classes were canceled on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, at Jackson High School in Missouri, and because of that, the scheduled home game against Edwardsville was moved to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Edwardsville. Jackson R-2 School District announced the game cancellation on its...
GLEN CARBON - Mia Lieberman, a standout 6-foot middle hitter for Father McGivney Catholic, has been named a Byron, Carlson, Petri & Kalb Female Athlete of the Month. Lieberman has played a crucial role in the Griffins' 6-4 overall record this season. She is a standout athlete and has participated...
GRANITE CITY – The Granite City Warriors, who are in the midst of rebuilding their football program, will seek their first win of the season this week as they travel to Cahokia for a matchup against the 1-1 Comanches. The Warriors, currently 0-2, come off a home loss to Marion and are set to...
In week three of the high school football season, Alton faces a stern road test, and East St Louis plays travels for a contest in Philadelphia against Imhotep Charter this weekend. Also, Pana is at Southwestern, Marquette Catholic travels to East Alton-Wood River and Civic Memorial travels to Roxana....
EAST ALTON — Matt Bruce, a senior at East Alton-Wood River High School (EAWR), has been recognized for his outstanding performance in golf. Bruce, who has been a member of the varsity golf team since his freshman year, credits his father for introducing him to the sport and attributes much of...
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