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.
HARDIN - After an intensive investigation, three suspects have been arrested regarding a disturbance that occurred in February 2024 at Big John's Tavern located in the 200 block of Main Street in Hardin. At 12:30 a.m. on Feb. 4, 2024, the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office was notified of a Disturbance...
GRANITE CITY – Alton’s Sam Elliott-Barnes won both the 100 and 400 meters, Collinsville thrower Devin Habermehl won both the shot put and discus throw, Highland’s Dalla Mancinas won the 3,200 meters, and other area athletes showed very good performances at the Granite City boys...
JERSEYVILLE - The Jerseyville Fire Department and several other agencies responded to a devastating fire at the Peace United Church of Christ in Jerseyville at 6:51 p.m. on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Jerseyville Fire Chief Keith Norman said when agencies arrived at the scene it was blazing and had...
COLLINSVILLE - Collinsville captured a 3-2 win over Marquette Catholic in a highly competitive contest on Saturday at Fletcher Field in Collinsville. Adam Bovinett hit the two-run homer in the bottom of the seventh to lift Collinsville in a tight game. The Explorers played well throughout...
BOYS VOLLEYBALL Maryville Christian won over Marquette Catholic 25-13, 25-19, in a competitive boys volleyball match on Thursday night at Maryville Christian. Levi Gray and Logan Schwenk were dominant in the match for Maryville Christian with 10 kills each. Marquette plays at Granite City on...
ALTON - From the halls of Alton High to any one of a number of St. Louis area theatrical venues or even World Wide Technology Raceway, do not be surprised to see the multi-talented junior Nadja Kapetanovich letting the Riverbend and Greater St. Louis areas see her many abilities shining brightly. Nad...
ALTON - The City of Alton announced on Friday, April 12, 2024, participation in "We Win Together Week" and a specific event in Alton in August to address youth violence. Bianca Jackson, the Alton City Council Coordinator, said from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, in the council...
EDWARDSVILLE - The City of Edwardsville announced construction work that will begin on Monday, April 15, 2024, that will cause some disruption. "Drivers should be prepared for lane restrictions and delays in the area of 610 St. Louis Street, which is just to the east of the intersection with West...
EDWARDSVILLE - The Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office announced on Thursday, April 11, 2024, that it is seeking asset forfeiture of properties, a van, truck and side-by-side and $388,568.57 in U.S. Currency after a detailed search in late March. Studio 420 was one of the businesses...
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - A 20-year-old has been issued charges after a homicide in the 8700 block of Jennings Station Road in St. Louis County. On Thursday, April 11, 2024, the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office issued charges on suspect Devin Macon, of the 4200 block of Athlone Avenu...
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