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.
EDWARDSVILLE - Adam Kirk, a current student at Cassens Elementary, achieved a remarkable victory at the Big Shark New Town Triathlon, securing the top spot in the kids overall race for ages 7-10 and the boys age 9-10 division with a time of 10:36. The Big Shark New Town Triathlon, a notable event...
HIGHLAND — The Highland Police Department has issued a scam alert regarding a solicitation request from an entity identifying itself as the National Police Association. The solicitation, which has recently come to the department's attention, falsely suggests that the Highland City Council...
SPRINGFIELD - A Sangamon County Sheriff's deputy has been indicted on multiple charges, including first-degree murder, in connection with the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey on July 6, 2024. Sangamon County State's Attorney John Milhiser announced the charges on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. Massey lived...
ST. LOUIS – Barry Manilow has announced that Dr. Melissa Gustafson-Hinds, the Band Director at O'Fallon Township High School, is the recipient of the St. Louis Manilow Music Project Teacher Award. Dr. Gustafson-Hinds will be honored during Manilow’s concert at the Enterprise Center in...
JERSEY COUNTY — A fatal collision on State Highway 16 at Cherry Lane left one person dead and another critically injured Wednesday evening, the Jersey County Sheriff's Office said on Thursday morning, July 18, 2024. The incident occurred at approximately 7:47 p.m. on July 17, 2024. Authorities...
SHIPMAN - The Annual Shipman Picnic, a cherished community tradition, is set to take place this weekend, beginning Friday, July 19, 2024, in Shipman. The event will commence Friday evening with the introduction of the Grand Marshal, followed by a tribute to the Kitchen Klatter Band. Attendees can...
GODFREY - Madison County Chief Deputy Sheriff Marcos Pulido announced on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, that Ann Geisler, a 17-year-old girl from Godfrey, who had been reported missing, has been located safe and sound. Geisler, who stands 5-foot-3 with black hair, was previously last seen at 8:10 p.m....
ST. LOUIS - The Metro East region experienced significant disparities in rainfall totals on Tuesday, according to data provided by the National Weather Service. Reports from various locations highlighted the varying amounts of precipitation, with the Melvin Price Lock and Dam recording a relatively...
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS - The Fairview Heights Police Department welcomed three new officers to its ranks during a swearing-in ceremony held on Tuesday night, July 16, 2024, at City Hall. Jacob Marino, Tanner Sandifer, and Lauren Fischer took the oath of office in front of their families, friends, and colleagues....
JERSEYVILLE — As a powerful storm battered Jersey County, first responders and 911 dispatchers demonstrated extraordinary heroism and professionalism in their efforts to save lives and manage the crisis. A 911 call from a 70-year-old male advised he was trapped in his car in flash flood waters...
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