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.
BRIGHTON — A new Brighton Betsy Ann Fire Protection District station at 105 Myrtle St. in Brighton is nearing completion, with a tentative projected conclusion between July 19 and July 20, 2024. Chief Jason Bowman, who has served as the long-time chief in Brighton, expressed pride in the ne...
ALTON - Alton Police Chief Jarrett Ford released details on Tuesday morning, June 18, 2024, regarding a stabbing incident that took place on Monday night. "At approximately 7:48 p.m. on Monday (June 17, 2024), officers responded to the 900 block of Oakwood for a report of a person who was stabbed,"...
GLEN CARBON - The Griffins showcased their determination and improvement at the recent state track meet in Charleston, racing on "Big Blue" for a chance to compete in the Championship Finals. Despite a valiant effort, the team missed the mark by a mere six seconds. The 4 x 800m relay team, comprised...
EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville Police Department responded to a 9-1-1 call at 4:14 p.m. on Sunday, June 16, 2024, regarding a motorcycle crash at the intersection of I-55 and Illinois State Route 143. Lt. Brandn Whittaker of the Edwardsville Police stated that the accident is currently under investigation....
EDWARDSVILLE - The Montclaire Club swim girls won their meet 213-100 over Sunset Hills, on Thursday, June 13, 2024. In the girls' races, starting with the eight-and-under division, Montclaire won the 100-meter medley relay at 1:45.54, with the Marlins' Meredith Luitjohan won the 25-meter freestyle...
Alton School District 11 Assistant Superintendent Elaine Kane is set to transition into her new role as superintendent for the district. Kane will assume her new position on July 1, 2024, following the retirement of the current Superintendent Kristie Baumgartner. Kane expressed enthusiasm about...
EDWARDSVILLE — The Edwardsville Police Department announced on Friday, June 14, 2024, that it has received numerous calls regarding abandoned or orphaned fawns. The department emphasized that the best course of action when encountering a fawn is to leave it undisturbed. "The momma deer will...
EDWARDSVILLE - The Montclaire Swim Club won the vast majority of the races in all age groups in winning their Southwestern Illinois Swimming Association league opener 394-182 over Sunset Hills Country Club Thursday evening at Montclaire The Marlins opened the new season successfully, taking a...
ALTON – The recent testing of new colorful lights on the Clark Bridge has garnered enthusiastic support from local officials and school administrators, promising a vibrant addition to Alton's riverfront. On Tuesday, June 11, 2024, Alton Mayor David Goins, most of the Alton aldermen and alderwomen,...
HARDIN - On Friday, June 7, 2024, at 7:33 p.m., deputies with the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office deputies conducted a traffic stop on Illinois State Highway 100, near Crawford Creek, in Kampsville, Calhoun County. The stop resulted in the arrest of a Granite City man - 38-year-old Kenneth D. Watkins...
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