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.
SPRINGFIELD – Governor JB Pritzker issued a Disaster Proclamation following the severe weather and flooding that affected several counties in the state July 13 through 16, 2024, including St. Clair County. Cook County, Henry County, Fulton County, Washington County, Winnebago County, and...
MADISON COUNTY. - Authorities in Madison County are seeking the public's help in locating Destiny Kharsi, a 48-year-old woman who has been missing since approximately 8:30 a.m. on Friday, August 30, 2024. Kharsi, a white female with blue eyes and gray hair, was last seen wearing a green t-shirt an...
ROXANA - The Roxana Police Department has issued an alert for two missing individuals, Deborah Renee Reader and Bryce A. Reader, last seen in the South Roxana area on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. Deborah, 45, who also goes by Renee Davis, and her son, Bryce, 23, were last observed around 8:15 p.m. o...
ALTON - Alton’s boys soccer team is primed for a strong season under head Coach Greg Nasello after an enormous amount of work by the team and coaches over the summer. Coach Nasello took over the program last year and made extraordinary strides with the team by the end of the season, including...
ALTON - At 8:05 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, the Alton Police Department responded to reports of gunshots near the intersection of Pearl Street and Liberty Street. Alton Police Chief Jarrett Ford said officers promptly arrived at the scene, secured the area, and determined that no individuals...
EDWARDSVILLE — Madison County Treasurer, Chris Slusser, is reminding taxpayers that the second installment of their real-estate tax bill is coming due. “With the holiday weekend approaching, I want to remind everyone that the second of four tax installments will be due Tuesday, Sept 3,”...
BELLEVILLE – Frank Booker's contributions to his community and country have left an indelible mark, and he will be long remembered for his dedication and service. Booker, a retired member of the St. Clair County Sheriff's Department Merit Commission and a decorated veteran of the United...
EDWARDSVILLE - The Madison County Sheriff's Office responded to a 911 hangup call in the 4300 block of Drda Lane, in unincorporated Edwardsville, at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024. Deputies arrived on the scene uncertain if an emergency was present. Upon investigation, authorities determined...
EAST ALTON — Violet Stover, a senior at East Alton-Wood River High School (EAWR), has been named a Midwest Members Athlete of the Month for East Alton-Wood River High School for her outstanding achievements in volleyball. Stover, who has been playing volleyball since the fourth grade and club...
ST. LOUIS – Ted Drewes Jr., the man behind the iconic St. Louis frozen custard business, died at the age of 96 on Monday, Aug. 26, 2024. Drewes, a beloved figure in the St. Louis community, dedicated his life to preserving and expanding the family business, which has become a staple in St. Louis....
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