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 - If you would like to find one of the best combinations of perseverance and self-awareness in a high school student, look no further than our most recent recipient of the Remarkable Redbird Senior Rhyann Reed. Rhyann is a four-year cadet for the ROTC at Alton High School. Rhyann was nominated...
EDWARDSVILLE – Forward Malik Allen had this third big game in a row with a 23-point performance, while three other players scored 13 points each as Edwardsville led from start to finish in taking an 80-34 win over Gateway STEM, a St. Louis City magnet school, in a boys basketball game played...
ALTON - Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, will be a special day at Mac’s in Downtown Alton. Mac’s will have an all-day commemoration of Mac’s 40th anniversary. Mac’s opened at 3:15 p.m. on Dec. 6, 1983, at 315 Belle Street in Alton. Now, the rest is history about the success of the...
ALTON - Mac’s on Third Street in Alton has come a long way since it opened in 1983 with only the front bar. The legendary Alton business is going strong in 2023 as it marks its 40th anniversary. The business opened its doors at 3:15 p.m. on Dec. 6, 1983, at the 315 Belle Street location with...
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS – Utah-based Dolor Technologies, LLC (“Dolor) has entered into a settlement agreement with the United States to resolve Dolor’s civil liability relating to a device it sold and marketed to treat migraines, the Department of Justice announced today. This resolution...
GIRLS BASKETBALL FATHER MCGIVNEY CATHOLIC 64, GRANITE CITY 16: In a regular season game at Granite City Memorial Gym, McGivney had little trouble in taking a big win over the host Warriors. Both Natalie Beck and Sami Oller scored 13 points each for the Griffins, while Mia Lieberman added 10 points...
EDWARDSVILLE - Malik Allen played in his second game of the season after returning from injury, had his first starting assignment, and performed very well, leading the way with 19 points, as A.J. Tillman hit for 16 points and Herb Martin scored 10 points as Edwardsville clamped down on defense...
TROY - Although Adam Ogden led the way with 13 points, Civic Memorial was held to five points in the first half by a stingy Triad defense, and it made the difference in the game as the Knights went on to a 42-30 win in a Mississippi Valley Conference game Friday night at Rich Mason Gym in Troy. C...
ALTON - Valcour Development announced late Friday, Dec. 8, 2023, that it is pleased to announce three new tenants to the Alton Circle Center Development at 1721 Homer M. Adams Parkway in Alton - Marshalls, Ulta Beauty and Five Below. Valcour said the three businesses have signed leases and will soon...
ALTON: State's Attorney Tom Haine has filed for re-election in 2024, and will be running unopposed in the Republican primary. “Thank you to all those who have supported our efforts to strengthen our justice system these past few years,” said Haine. “We are proud of what we...
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