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.
SHILOH — The O'Fallon Police Department hosted a highly successful fundraiser at Texas Roadhouse on Central Park Circle in Shiloh on Monday night, Aug. 19, 2024, raising $4,100 for its Special Olympics and Torch Run initiatives. The event, held last evening, saw strong community support...
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MO. — An adult female was fatally struck by a motor vehicle early Tuesday morning in the 5300 block of Wilborn Drive, according to the St. Louis County Police Department. At approximately 12:53 a.m., officers from the City of Jennings Precinct responded to a call reporting...
KAMPSVILLE — The body of an 89-year-old man from Pearl was discovered in the Illinois River near Kampsville in the evening of Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, according to the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office. The man, whose name has not been released pending family notification, was reported missing...
GRANITE CITY – The Granite City community has rallied to support Belinda Vardell, the owner of the beloved local establishment Daylight Donuts, who has recently been diagnosed with lung cancer. Ari Tyler, with Vardell's permission, has initiated a fundraising campaign to assist her as she undergoes...
BUNKER HILL — A tragic accident claimed the life of a young girl and left another seriously injured on Shaw Road just south of Prairie Dell Road in rural Bunker Hill on Saturday morning. Authorities reported that a UTV operated by two girls rolled multiple times, resulting in the death of a...
KAMPSVILLE - A search is underway in Kampsville on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, after a man went missing while launching a boat in the Illinois River early this morning. The Calhoun Sheriff's Office said the incident occurred shortly after 7 a.m. Monday when the man, who was launching his boat, fell into...
COLLINSVILLE — Roller derby fans filled the Gateway Convention Center on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, as the local team, the Confluence Crush, hosted their first home game of the season. The event marked a significant milestone for the team, providing a platform for new players to showcase their...
ALTON - Father McGivney’s Sarah Hyten and Riana Thakker captured first in the Alton Kickoff Scramble Saturday at Rolling Hills Golf Course with a 6-under 65 to beat out the teams of Edwardsville’s Rachel Johnson and Ruhee Gupchup and O’Fallon’s Shaylee Ficken and Zoey Ficken...
EDWARDSVILLE - These are three artists who will be spotlighted at the upcoming Edwardsville Art Fair in City Park on Sept. 27-29. These are today's featured participants: Artist #1 Artist Name: Katherine Likos Artist Medium: Jewelry Artist #2 Artist Name: Erika Moeglich Artist Medium:...
TROY – Dawn Mushill, a highly regarded customer service trainer and now author, shared her insights on effective customer service strategies during a recent interview with the Our Daily Show! host C.J. Nasello. The Troy Maryville St. Jacob Marine Chamber of Commerce director focused much...
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