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.
BETHALTO - Civic Memorial's girls basketball as usual battled to the end against a top-notch Highland team, but lost 54-37 on Tuesday night at CM. The Eagles came within six points of Highland in the fourth quarter, but couldn't pull the game out. Three Eagles players - Avari Combes, Marlee...
HARDIN - A Baylis, IL., man has been arrested on aggravated battery and other charges. Calhoun County Deputy Sergeant Zach Hardin provided this narrative: "On December 14, 2023, the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office was notified by West-Central Illinois 911 dispatch, of a Domestic Disturbance and possibl...
EDWARDSVILLE - Every year one of the more special events of the holiday season in Edwardsville is the Edwardsville Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 244, "Christmas With A Cop" Day. This was the 14th year for the very special occasion and it took place Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, at both Chick-fil-A...
BETHALTO - A GoFundMe titled "Stand With Dan" has been established for well-known area photographer Dan Cruz of Bethalto. Dan had major surgery after a sudden spinal medical discovery last week and is in recovery. These are the comments from Kelsey Hawkins, who set up this GoFundMe to assist...
GLEN CARBON – The Father McGivney girls' basketball team gave a great effort against defending Class 2A state champions Breese Mater Dei Catholic, but in the end, the Knights made the plays they needed in taking a 43-26 win over the Griffins Monday night at the McGivney gym. Mater Dei establishe...
EDWARDSVILLE – Both Herbert Martin and Miccah Butler scored 12 points each, while Kris Crosby added 11 points, as eight different Edwardsville players scored, and the Tigers played suffocating defense again on their way to a 72-24 win over Riverview Gardens of north St. Louis County Monday nigh...
ALTON - The Alton Police Department is investigating a robbery that took place at the Walgreens location at 2610 State St. at 8:47 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 18, 2023. Alton Police Chief Jarrett Ford said his officers responded after a report of the apparent robbery and as officers were responding to Walgreens,...
EDWARDSVILLE - Two are facing criminal charges after an armed robbery attempt on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023, at Best Buy at 6670 Edwardsville Crossing Drive, Edwardsville. Madison County State’s Attorney Thomas Haine has signed charges against the two women named below. Angel Deshaun Crosby an...
ALTON - The Annual Wreaths Across America Ceremony in Alton brings about unity and pays homage each year to those who served their country and rest in peace in Alton’s National Cemetery. This year there was again tremendous participation by Alton area youth. St. Mary’s Catholic...
ALTON - World War II veteran Art Williams was recognized again Saturday at Alton National Cemetery for his service not only to his country during wartime, but all the years that followed. Williams recently marked his 100th birthday with a variety of celebrations. Williams served in the United State...
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