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.
GRANITE - The annual Granite City Labor Day and Picnic sponsored by the Greater Madison County Federation of Labor turned out to once again be a wonderful event for families and children and a way to celebrate the traditions for families. The event began with the parade through downtown Granite City...
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS – The Fairview Heights Police Department reported that the Midwest Wingfest at St. Clair Square Mall was closed early on Saturday evening following incidents involving juveniles and subsequent arrests. As the sun set, juveniles began arriving at the event without family members...
BETHALTO - Peyton Frey of Highland won the girls individual race, as three of her teammates finished in the top ten, and it was enough to give the Bulldogs the team championship of the area's first cross country meet of the season, the Civic Memorial Twilight Invitational, Saturday evening...
BETHALTO - Landon Harris of Granite City was the individual winner, while Civic Memorial's boys team put six of its seven runners in the top ten in going on to the team championship of the CM Twilight invitational, the opening cross country meet of the new season, Saturday evening at the Bethalto...
EAST ST. LOUIS - The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Police Department is welcoming back Charter High School students in East St. Louis and introducing its newest School Resource Officers, Sgt. Kasey Hoyd and Sgt. Katie Kircher. The officers will be based at the Charter High School on the...
ALTON — The concluding night of Movie Night at James Killion Park is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. The event has been a weekly highlight throughout August, offering a community gathering point for residents. Shelia Goins, one of the organizers, expressed her satisfaction...
MADISON COUNTY - Madison County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Marcos Pulido shared on Friday night, Aug. 30, 2024, that Destiny Kharsi had been located and was "safe." The chief deputy said "thank you" to all who shared the information about Kharsi leading to her discovery that she was safe and sound....
ALTON - Alton High School's home opener football game at Public School Stadium against Belleville Althoff Catholic is canceled for Friday evening. The Alton-Belleville Athoff game will be played at 2 p.m. at Public School Stadium, Alton High School Athletic Director Chris Kusnerick said. ...
ALTON — Madison County Transit (MCT) donated two RECON patrol bicycles to the Alton Police Department during the MCT Board meeting on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024. This donation aims to enhance public safety by allowing law enforcement officials to patrol MCT Trails and local communities more efficiently....
BELLEVILLE — Jenny Gain Meyer, Belleville’s City Clerk and lifelong resident, has announced her candidacy for Mayor. With extensive experience in public service and a deep commitment to her hometown, Meyer aims to guide Belleville toward a future that honors its history while embracing...
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