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.
MARQUETTE CATHOLIC 57, EAST ALTON-WOOD RIVER 38: Marquette broke a 17-17 first-quarter tie by outscoring EAWR 35-20 in the last three quarters to take their first win of the season. After the 17-17 first-quarter tie, the Explorers took a 29-25 lead at halftime, Marquette extended it to 42-32 after...
ROXANA 50, JERSEY 48: Jersey led most of the way, but Roxana rallied in the final quarter to take the close win over the Panthers. Jersey led after the first quarter 13-10, then extended the advantage to 27-15 at halftime and 39-32 after three, but Roxana outscored Jersey in the final period 18-9...
ALTON - Vicky Schlueter shared some of her images from the Alton Tree Lighting Ceremony this past Friday night, Nov. 17, 2023, in Alton, which showcased the magical night. The tree lighting served as a kickoff for Christmas in the Alton region and was attended by hundreds of people, who enjoyed...
EDWARDSVILLE - A very resilient Edwardsville girls' basketball team got 17 points from sophomore Mia Semith as the Tigers rallied from 10 points down in the third quarter to outscore Springfield 25-14 in the period to take the lead en route to a 54-48 win over the Senators in the Tigers' home opener...
The Madison County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Marcos Pulido announced on Tuesday morning, Nov. 21, 2023, that Amanda Cunningham, 36, who had been reported missing had been located and was safe and sound. Cunningham was determined missing on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, and has not been heard from since,...
ROXANA - Civic Memorial's boys basketball team fell behind early, trailing 15-4 at the end of the first quarter, but roared back in the second half, outscoring Carbondale in the final quarter 22-16, but fell short as the Terriers won 48-45. It was both teams' opening game at the Roxana Hoopsgiving...
ALTON - Art Williams is a special man and has an equally special group of friends - The Big Dogs - who honored him before his 100th birthday on Dec. 3, 2023. Godfrey Mayor Mike Mike McCormick read a proclamation that makes this Dec. 3, 2023, “Art Williams Day” in the village. “We...
ALTON - There are many examples of a giving spirit in the area but one of the best each year is the Alton Turkey Giveaway sponsored by TorHoerman Law Firm for the past 10 years. This past Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, they once again distributed 500 turkeys along with sides that will make this Thanksgiving...
CARLINVILLE - Carlinville Police Chief Derek Graham on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, released additional information about the shooting on Sunday . This is his release: "At 5:44 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023, the Carlinville Police Department received a notification on the license plate reading system,...
GODFREY - Amanda Cunningham, 36, has been reported missing and it is being investigated by the Madison County Sheriff's Office. Cunningham was determined missing on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, and has not been heard from since, her family said this morning, Monday, Nov. 20, 2023. Mary Delp said the family...
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