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.
SMITHTON - A former resident of Bria of Smithton, a skilled care nursing facility in Smithton, has been awarded $3.5 million after an improperly treated infection led to the partial amputation of her right leg. The St. Clair County court ruled in favor of the 64-year-old woman on August 27, 2024....
BELLEVILLE/SHILOH — Stephanie Sellers has been named Belleville Memorial's April Employee of the Month, recognized for her exceptional patient care and unwavering support at Memorial Hospital Belleville and Memorial Hospital in Shiloh. Sellers was honored for her unique approach to patien...
MORO TOWNSHIP, Ill. – Madison County Coroner Stephen P. Nonn has identified an Alton man who died Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 3, 2024, in a motor vehicle collision in Moro Township, Dorsey, Illinois. The victim, James H. Roberts, 67, of Alton, Illinois, sustained fatal injuries when his semi-truck...
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — Dallas Martz has announced his acceptance of the position of General Manager at Ballparks National, marking a significant milestone in his career. Martz, who has served the Alton River Dragons for the past four years, shared his excitement and gratitude in a statement...
EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville Glen Carbon Chapter of Habitat for Humanity celebrated a significant milestone with a “Ground Blessing” ceremony for its 10th home on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, on Hill Lane in Edwardsville. Volunteers and board members joined the future homeowner's family...
ALTON 2, BELLEVILLE EAST 1 (AFTER EXTRA TIME): Dillon Cowan and Chad Fournie scored as Alton won its Southwestern Conference opener over East at Charlie Woodford Field. Cowan also picked up an assist, while Patrick Henesey made two saves to cinch the three points for the Redbirds. Alton Head...
TROY - Madison County Coroner Stephen P. Nonn has identified Patricia A. Corey, 65, of Troy, Illinois, as the victim of a fatal traffic accident that occurred early Wednesday morning, Sept. 4, 2024. The coroner said Corey sustained fatal injuries following a crash on Interstate 55 at the 19-mile marker....
EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville High School girls volleyball team lost in its season opener on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024, to O’Fallon 25-19, 19-25, 11-25 in a competitive match played at Liberty Middle School’s Gym in Edwardsville. The match was originally scheduled for Lucco-Jackson Gym...
O'FALLON, Ill. — The O'Fallon Community Consolidated School District #90 on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, expressed gratitude to the O'Fallon Fire Rescue for their swift response to an incident at Carriel Junior High School. The incident occurred on Wednesday during an HVAC repair when smoke...
COLLINSVILLE – Anderson Healthcare has announced the groundbreaking of a new medical office for Anderson Medical Group, set to significantly expand primary care services in the Collinsville community. The new facility, located adjacent to Anderson Healthcare’s existing urgent care...
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