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.
PIASA – The Southwestern High boys trap and skeet team once again demonstrated its exceptional skill and dedication, concluding another successful season in 2024. At the recent state competition, standout performances were delivered by Grant Wilson, Gus Arnold, Shawn Davis, Dylan Cato, and...
ST. LOUIS COUNTY – The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office issued charges on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, against James Lambert, 29, of the 200 block of Perthshire Road in St. Louis, following a series of air conditioner thefts. Lambert faces charges of Burglary Second Degree...
ALTON — A recent pro wrestling card in Alton drew a full house and plenty of exciting competition, Promoter Leone Mephisto said. The event, held under the banner of Pro Wrestling Epic (PWE) and titled "Hotdog & Handshakes," took place recently and featured a series of electrifying matches. Mephis...
ALTON – The color scheme for the Clark Bridge in celebration of Juneteenth previously tentatively planned will not be executed on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, due to "technical difficulties," Alton Mayor David Goins said today. The Juneteenth holiday is being celebrated across the country on June...
ALTON — An area of Pearl Street in Alton will be closed to thru-traffic from Wednesday, June 19, 2024, through Tuesday, June 24, 2024, as Jayne Excavating, contractors for Ameren Illinois, conduct gas line work. The affected section lies between Bozza Street and Joesting Avenue. Despite the...
PIASA – The Southwestern High School trap and skeet teams are receiving robust support from the athletic department, the school, and the community, Southwestern's head coach Tim Arnold said. Southwestern Athletic Director Brian Hanslow is "fully supportive of the team and the sport," the coac...
ALTON — Riverbender.com's "Our Daily Show!" host C.J. Nasello has cultivated a significant following with his community-focused, two-hour daily blog segment, which airs from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Monday through Friday. Nasello is now channeling his community spirit into a new endeavor: aiming t...
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - St. Louis County Police have confirmed the identity of the deceased in a homicide near the intersection of Balmoral Drive and Tay Road in St. Louis County. Police said the deceased has been identified as Terrell Finerson, 30, of the 2400 block of Sims Avenue in St. Louis. St....
ALTON — Freer Auto Body, led by Margaret Freer, is gearing up for its annual Christmas In July Raffle, a significant event supporting the Community Christmas campaign. The raffle will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Friday, July 26, 2024, at Freer Auto Body. Sloppy Joes for dining...
ALTON – Despite predictions of soaring temperatures in the high 90s by the afternoon, dedicated volunteers from Alton Main Street gathered on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, to mulch flower beds in the calm of the morning. These individuals and other volunteers are responsible for maintaining 25...
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