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.
TAMPA BAY, Fla. — Marquette Catholic graduate Braden Coles is vying for what he describes as "a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity" to join the ball crew for the 2024 MLB All-Star Game, scheduled for July 26, 2024, at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. Voting for this prestigious position is...
ALTON — Rick Faccin, a dedicated public servant and lifelong resident of Alton, has died. Faccin, who graduated from Alton High and held degrees from Lewis and Clark Community College, Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville, and St. Louis University, was well-known for his extensive work...
ALTON — The Alton Police Department reported a shooting incident involving a 14-year-old male on Friday night. At approximately 9:30 p.m. on July 5, 2024, officers were alerted to a gunshot wound victim at a residence in the 1400 block of Fletcher Street in Alton. Alton Police Chief Jarrett...
GRAFTON - Despite some rising river levels, the Annual Grafton Fireworks display is still on for 9 p.m. on Friday, July 5, 2024. There will be some changes regarding parking because of rising Mississippi River levels, Grafton Mayor Mike Morrow said. He said Grafton’s Raging Rivers also remains...
EDWARDSVILLE – In a display of craftsmanship and community spirit, Bailey Hanks, a junior at Granite City High School, built and donated a podium to the Edwardsville Symphony as part of his Eagle Scout project. Hanks is a definite Difference Maker in the region. Hanks, who plays the French...
EDWARDSVILLE - The City of Edwardsville has announced that a road closure is set to begin on Monday, July 8, 2024, in the Ebbets Field subdivision, impacting residents and commuters in the area. Garvey Lane will be closed to through traffic between Drysdale Court and Alston Court for pavement patching,...
JERSEY COUNTY - A motorist involved in a single-vehicle accident Friday morning on Illinois Route 3 was airlifted to a St. Louis hospital, Jersey County Sheriff Nick Manns confirmed. The incident occurred on July 5, 2024, and involved a female driver, according to Sheriff Manns. "LifeFlight was...
ST. LOUIS COUNTY — Detectives from the St. Louis County Police Department Bureau of Crimes Against Persons are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred on the night of July 4, 2024, in the 1200 block of Lakeview Avenue. The incident resulted in the death of an adult male and left five other...
ALTON - Recent damp conditions have caused a sinkhole at the soccer field in Gordon Moore Park to expand. The park remains closed while the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) and New Frontier Materials continue the sinkhole's investigation with the City of Alton. Baseball, softball, golf...
ALTON — In response to the recent surface subsidence event at Gordon Moore City Park, Alton Mayor David Goins organized a meeting with officials from New Frontier Materials and other state and local authorities this past Wednesday, June 3, 2024, at the City Council Chambers. The meeting addressed...
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