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.
MASCOUTAH - The St. Clair County State's Attorney's Office has announced it has charged Cale H. Dees Jr. with multiple offenses, including Aggravated Driving Under the Influence/Death (Class 2 Felony), Reckless Homicide (Class 3 Felony), and several counts of Aggravated Driving Under the Influence/Great...
O"FALLON - Before Monday evening's Oath of Office ceremony for Officer Landon Kreke, the O'Fallon community took a moment to honor the exceptional actions of its Police Officers, Telecommunicators, and Paramedics. Officer Effan, alongside several paramedics, received Lifesaving Awards for their prompt...
EAST ALTON — The East Alton Police Department has identified the victim of a fatal train accident as Ronrecco V. Taylor, a 29-year-old homeless man from East Alton. Taylor was struck by a southbound Amtrak train on the Union Pacific Railroad tracks near the 100 block of Goulding around midnight....
ALTON - Two vehicles collided in the parking lot near Alton Square Mall Drive on Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 27, 2024, although no injuries were reported from the scene, according to local authorities. The incident coincided with a more severe accident at the intersection of Clawson and Brown in Alton...
JERSEYVILLE - Jersey Community High School senior catcher Emily Collins was a key player for her Panthers' squad this past spring. She batted near the .400 mark for the season and was one of the area's best hitters. Emily is a Sparklight Female Athlete of the Month for the Panthers. She was capable...
JERSEYVILLE – Zach Weiner, a standout athlete from Jersey Community High School, will continue his baseball career at Lewis and Clark Community College in Godfrey. Weiner, who stands 6-foot-3 and weighs 200 pounds, was a leading hitter and an excellent first baseman for the Panthers during...
BETHALTO/CASEYVILLE — Earlier this year, a resident of Bethalto fell victim to a sophisticated online scam, losing nearly $93,000. In a calculated move, the perpetrators sent an individual to the victim's home under false pretenses to secure some of the funds, which were subsequently converted...
WOO RIVER - Isaac Thornton, a senior at East Alton-Wood River High School, has been recognized for his exceptional contributions to the school's football team. Thornton, who has been playing football for only three years, has quickly risen to become a captain and a role model for his teammates. Isa...
SWANSEA - After an incredible journey spanning over three decades, Chief Christopher Tell of the Swansea Fire Department is celebrating his well-deserved retirement. Chief Tell's commitment to serving his community began in July 1993 as an Explorer. Just a few months later, he became a volunteer firefighter...
ROXANA - Both Calhoun an Carrollton swept their three matches in Groups A and D respectively to advance to the semifinals in the Gold bracket of the 15th annual Roxana Invitational girls volleyball tournament Monday evening at Larry Milazzo Memorial Gym, the high school's auxiliary gym, and the Roxana...
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