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.
ALTON - Ebony Absher, of Elite Force Athletics in Alton, which trains track and field athletes, has some under her direction who have qualified for a large national competition - the New Balance Nationals Indoor Meet. The group arrived in Boston, Mass., on Thursday and are competing this weekend...
EDWARDSVILLE - A dump truck pursued by Edwardsville Police crashed into the gas pumps at QuikTrip in Edwardsville and struck another vehicle on Monday night. Some of the gas pumps were not operable at QuikTrip on Thursday morning, March 7, 2024. “The gas pumps have a sheer value designed to...
Illinois and neighboring Missouri residents are feeling a large increase in gas prices this week. The statewide gas price average this week in Illinois is $3.77 for regular unleaded. Steadily rising crude oil prices and climbing gasoline demand resulted in a pump price jump this week. Crude oil,...
EDWARDSVILLE — Madison County offers a free program to help reduce litter and maintain cleanliness throughout its communities. The county’s Building and Zoning Department’s Clean Communities Program offers residents a free resource tool kit, which includes trash bags, reflective...
Amare, a well-known area recovery and support service organization for substance abusers, continues to impact many lives in the region. Amare now has locations in Jerseyville, Wood River, Swansea and Pana. The Jerseyville location has been in operation for about nine months, Ty Bechel, one of the...
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) has announced a very special guest from the area as her guest for the State of the Union address. Spending time with the congresswoman tonight, March 7, 2024, will be April Williams, an East St. Louis native and current Belleville resident...
EDWARDSVILLE - The City of Edwardsville announced Wednesday, March 6, 2024, that on Thursday, March 7, 2024, Hillsboro Avenue will be fully closed from Main Street to the entrance of the City Hall/MCT parking lot beginning at 3 a.m. Barricades will be staggered on Hillsboro at the intersection of...
EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville Police Department provided a warning today to those who plan to party this St. Patrick's Day weekend. The reminder was for community members to make sure they drive sober and get a designated driver if they are out. "St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner,...
ALTON - Marquette Catholic senior guard Sean Williams was a big component in the Explorers’ outstanding season where they went 26-9 overall under head coach Cody Best in 2023-2024. Coach Best described Sean as the club’s senior leader and “our energy guy.” Sean Williams is...
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - On Wednesday, March 6, 2024, the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office issued charges on suspect Jermaine Thurman, 49 years of age, of the 1100 block of Angelica Street in St. Louis, Missouri 63107, for Domestic Assault First Degree, Assault First Degree, three...
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