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.
GIRLS SWIMMING IHSA STATE MEET - FINALS TIGERS WIN B FINAL IN 200 MEDLEY RELAY, PLACE FIFTH IN B FINAL OF 200 FREESTYLE RELAY, CURRY SEVENTH IN B FINAL OF 200 IM, OERTLE SIXTH IN 50 FREE B FINAL AT STATE FINALS: The 200-yard medley relay team won the B final, while the 200-yard freestyle relay...
CARROLLTON - The Carrollton United Methodist Church does various outreach programs during the holidays, including Operation Christmas and the Christmas Carol Sing and family funeral dinners throughout the year. A key fundraiser is set for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023, at the church that...
ALTON - The renowned Veterans Day Program at VFW Post 1308 on Alby was once again a beautiful tribute to those who have served and are serving in the military. The annual ceremony recognizes each service branch with a laying of the wreaths. Shannon Yount, United States Marine Corps, was the maste...
GLEN CARBON - The future of Father McGivney's Catholic boys soccer under Coach Matt McVicar’s Griffins looks bright with several returnees next year. Some of the returnees include juniors Spencer Martin, Alec Frohnert, Spencer Sundberg, Aaron Brodwater, Mason Holmes, Kai Gaither, Chris Marchetti...
ALTON - A total of 13 incredible talents are eager to share their story with audiences, beginning Nov. 10, 2023, at the Alton Little Theater Showplace as ALT presents "A Gentleman's Guide To Love And Murder." "A Gentleman's Guide To Love And Murder" by Robert L. Freedman with music by Steve Lutvak...
EDWARDSVILLE - Black children are more likely to live in communities with higher-than-normal limits of ambient air pollution and attend schools located near significant environmental pollutants. These bleak statistics were just a few of many shared by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s...
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - St. Louis County Police Department Crimes Against Persons detectives are investigating a homicide in the 11600 block of West Florissant Avenue that resulted in the death of an adult male. St. Louis County police officers from the North County Precinct responded to a call for servic...
BETHALTO - After an intense police investigation, two are in custody after charges issued by the Madison County State's Attorney's Office. The story begins as follows: on the morning of October 30, 2023, the Bethalto Police Department responded to several vehicle burglaries on B Street in...
COLLINSVILLE - The Collinsville Police Department and Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis announced that two male subjects have been taken into custody for first-degree murder after an investigation into a male found deceased with a severe laceration of his torso in the 500 block of Loop Street...
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