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 — Southwestern freshman pitcher Sydney Timpe delivered a dominant complete-game performance Saturday, April 11, 2026, striking out 14 batters and allowing three hits as Southwestern beat Marquette Catholic 16-2 at Gordon Moore Park. Timpe, an Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Female...
MORRISONVILLE - A big seven-run sixth inning propelled Morrisonville baseball past Bunker Hill 11-1 on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at Morrisonville. The Minutemen gave up 11 runs on 10 hits. They committed 4 errors. They scored only 1 run. Bunker Hill's Alex Lair went 1-for-2 at the plate and led the...
Samuel Caughran ALTON - Samuel Caughran, Kennedy Lacey and Lucille Cassenti , all students at Alton High School, were honored as Students of the Month for April 2026 during a regular meeting of the Rotary Club of Alton-Godfrey at Gentelin’s on Broadway Restaurant. Samuel Caughran was...
Lucy Cassenti ALTON - Lucille Cassenti, Kennedy Lacey and Samuel Caughran , all students at Alton High School, were honored as Students of the Month for April 2026 during a regular meeting of the Rotary Club of Alton-Godfrey at Gentelin’s on Broadway Restaurant. Lucy Cassent was recognized...
ALTON - Kennedy Lacey, Lucille Cassenti and Samuel Caughran , all students at Alton High School, were honored as Students of the Month for April 2026 during a regular meeting of the Rotary Club of Alton-Godfrey at Gentelin’s on Broadway Restaurant. Kennedy Lacey Kennedy Lacey, a senior...
EAST ST. LOUIS - East St. Louis School District 189 is celebrating National Assistant Principal Week this week, and one of those who stands out is Kim Jones-Riley. Jones-Riley is an Assistant Principal at Gordon Bush Alternative Center in East St. Louis. The East St. Louis School District...
GODFREY - A 54-year-old man was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle Monday night, April 13, 2026, while crossing Humbert Road in Godfrey, according to the Madison County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded at 8:45 p.m. Monday, April 13, 2026, to the 5600 block of Humbert Road...
ALTON - Marquette Catholic boys tennis notched another big triumph over Hillsboro 9-0 on Monday, April 13, 2026, at Gordon Moore Park. Hubert Allen’s No. 1 singles win over Hillsboro’s Mark Mattson, 6-3, 6-4, was rated as one of the biggest Explorers' victories of the day. The Explorers...
HARDIN - Anabel Eilerman, a 5-foot-6 player for the Calhoun Warriors, has signed with Illinois College to continue her softball and academic career, according to a post from Calhoun Unit 40. Eilerman, who is from Calhoun, said she is a right-handed pitcher and utility player. She also...
ALTON - Alton High’s boys tennis team split a pair of recent matches, falling 9-0 to O’Fallon on Tuesday in O’Fallon after sweeping Roxana 9-0 on Friday at Roxana. The loss to O’Fallon dropped Alton to 2-6 overall and 0-2 in conference, according to head coach Jesse Macias....
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