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.
EDWARDSVILLE — Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine announced Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, that an investigation by Edwardsville Police has resulted in felony weapon and cannabis-possession charges. Daniel R. Matlock, 30, of Edwardsville has been charged with Armed Violence (class X felony),...
ALTON - Driving appeared treacherous at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, in the Alton region. There were multiple reports of accidents and one driver was off the road on Illinois Route 3 near Brunaugh Construction and Design on Friday afternoon. The driver was not injured in this case, but it is an...
JERSEYVILLE - Due to inclement weather conditions, Jersey Community Unit School District No. 100 has decided to release students early at 2 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024. "Safety is our top priority, and we want to ensure that everyone can get home safely," the Jersey district said....
EDWARDSVILLE – Edwardsville Police reported on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, that on February 13, 2024, the department responded to the 900 block of Hale Avenue to a report of shots fired. The subsequent investigation led to a suspect being taken into custody. Investigating officers determined this...
STAUNTON - Ele Feldmann had a big game for Staunton, scoring 31 points, as the Bulldogs defeated Roxana 62-39 in the final of the IHSA Class 2A girls basketball regional at Staunton's gym on Thursday night. The win propels Staunton to the Beardstown Sectional, where the Bulldogs will play in...
ALTON - Light snow is in the forecast for the Metro East on Friday morning and will move through the area during the day, a National Weather Service in St. Louis meteorologist Brad Charboneau said. The weather service says its forecast as of today, Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, is that snow will move...
EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville Police today announced the results of its Super Bowl Enforcement Campaign. Edwardsville Police spokesperson Lt. Bradn Whittaker said the department issued eight speed citations, two citations for illegal transportation of alcohol, and four other citations during the...
ST. LOUIS/CHICAGO - Michelle Del Bosque has organized a GoFundMe for a mother and daughter killed when they were exiting a recent Drake concert in St. Louis, Mo. Unfortunately upon exiting the Drake concert in Downtown St. Louis, their lives came to a tragic end when they were struck by a driver....
EDWARDSVILLE — On Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine and Alton Police Chief Jarrett Ford announced that amended charges of first-degree murder have been filed against five defendants in the fatal shooting of a 13-year-old girl. The five defendants are:...
ALTON - Tameter Ward has her fourth annual Black Honors Awards event scheduled for 7 p.m., Feb. 23, 2024, at Deliverance Temple Church Of Christ. Jay'lon Harrison, Bradley Macon, Taylor McCrady, Lailah Price, Demyia Kelly, and Morgan Robinson are the award recipients for the Black Honors Awards commemoration....
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