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.
ALTON — Duke Bakery, located at 819 Henry St. in Alton, found itself near a tragic shooting incident on the 700 block of East Sixth Street on Thursday morning, Aug. 22, 2024. The incident resulted in the death of Alton Police K-9 Odin and injuries to Officer Allen Averbeck . In a show of communit...
ALTON – The Alton community is grappling with grief following the loss of a beloved canine and the unsettling shooting of Alton Police Officer Allen Averbeck on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024. The incident unfolded in the 700 block of E. 6th Street in Alton, resulting in the death of K-9 Odin, Officer...
EAST ST. LOUIS – A federal grand jury has indicted three Metro East residents, alleging they fraudulently obtained over $20,000 each in pandemic relief funds through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The indictments charge Katherine L. Liggins, 36, Eric C. Scott, 43, and Tamika N. Wilson,...
CAHOKIA - A Cahokia man who died after being shot to death on Camp Jackson Road in Cahokia Heights early Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, has been identified as Trevion J. Brown. He was pronounced dead at the scene at 1:20 a.m. Tuesday. Brown had an address listed in the 300 block of Range Lane, Cahokia...
BETHALTO – Marlee Durbin, a standout athlete at Civic Memorial High School, is gearing up for the 2024-2025 girls basketball season, fine-tuning her skills over the summer. Durbin, a junior, has been recognized as a Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Female Athlete of the Month for the Eagles. "Marl...
ST. LOUIS, MO. — O'Fallon Band Director Dr. Melissa Gustafson-Hinds has a significant reason to celebrate as she heads into the 2024-2025 school year. Prior to a recent concert at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, legendary singer and songwriter Barry Manilow presented her with a $10,000 donation....
A previous Our Daily Show! interview dedicated to Staunton's Rich Henry with host C.J. Nasello. STAUNTON — Route 66 has lost a beloved figure with the death of Rich Henry, the operator of the renowned Henry's Rabbit Ranch. Henry, who was known for his unique blend of Volkswagen Rabbits...
ST. LOUIS COUNTY – Detectives from the St. Louis County Police Department Bureau of Crimes Against Persons are investigating the death of a teenage male in the 300 block of Goetz Avenue. The incident has been classified as suspicious. When officers from the South County Precinct responded to...
ALTON - Sgt. Manny Espinoza and Officer Steven Vaughn of the Alton Police Department engaged with local youths at the Alton YWCA’s “Career Cruisin” event recently. The officers participated in the event, aimed at providing career insights to young attendees. Held at the Alton YWCA,...
EAST ALTON – The East Alton Fire Department is set to host a blood drive at the Keasler Recreation Complex, located at 615 3rd St., on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. The event will take place in the auditorium from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This initiative comes in response to a critical blood shortage that...
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