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.
WOOD RIVER - Columbia High School's softball team went off on a pair of big innings, scoring eight times in the top of the second inning, then added six more in the fifth in going on to a 17-3 win over East Alton-Wood River in a Cahokia Conference Mississippi Division game Tuesday afternoon at...
ALTON - Marquette Catholic's boys volleyball team played a tight match to Collinsville on Monday, March 25, 2024. Collinsville won the well-played match 28-26, 22-25 and 25-20. The Explorers' program, with head coach Mark Ellerbracht, continues to attract several talented players. The Marquette varsit...
GIRLS SOCCER MARQUETTE 2, BREESE MATER DEI 0 Marquette Catholic Girls Soccer notched the win 2-0 vs Breese Mater Dei at Gordon Moore on Tuesday, March 26. Sophomore Jessica Eales notched her first varsity shutout and freshman Alex Stephan scored her first varsity goal, assisted by Izzi Hough....
ALTON - On Tuesday, March 26, 2024, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski, D-Springfield, and White House Office of Management and Budget Director Shalanda Young toured the Wedge Innovation Center in Alton and then held a press conference to present AltonWorks with $1,059,097 to construct the new Lovejoy residentia...
JERSEYVILLE - Jersey Community School District has announced additional registration information for future kindergarten students. Jersey School District said today: "If your student will turn five on or before September 1, 2024, we invite you to visit West Elementary for kindergarten screenings...
GLEN CARBON - The Father McGivney girls and boys track and field teams appear primed for the 2024 outdoor season. The Lady Griffins finished the Illinois indoor track and field season phenomenally; with three state championships, two state records, one runner-up medal, and sixth in the high jump a...
BETHALTO - Avery Huddleston is a top-notch athlete for Civic Memorial High School. She was a mainstay on the CM girls basketball squad and will be one of their leaders in the 2024-2025 season. She is also a varsity soccer captain as a forward/mid-fielder. Avery is a Tom Lane State Farm Insurance...
ALTON - Salvation Army Captain Cassy Grey, Major Adam Moore, and Salvation Army Board Member Travis Widman appeared on C.J. Nasello's Our Daily Show! recently and discussed the proposed new homeless shelter. All three in attendance stressed they were very thankful to be on the show to converse...
GLEN CARBON - The Annual Glen Carbon Easter Egg hunt turned out to be a big success with many in attendance. The Village of Glen Carbon thanked everyone who helped make the day at Schon Park successful. "We appreciate our Village Police Department, the Fire District and everyone that helped...
GLEN CARBON - The Village of Glen Carbon announced today that after the recent hail storm, many residents have been solicited by various companies, including roofing businesses. The village stressed that residents need to be aware that door-to-door solicitors must have a permit to be in any neighborhood...
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