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 VOLLEYBALL WAVERLY TOURNAMENT HARDIN CALHOUN WINNING STREAK GOES TO 30 BEFORE LOSING WAVERLY FINAL TO PETERSBURG PORTA: The girls volleyball team at Hardin Calhoun saw their winning streak go to 30 matches in a row, but in the final of the Waverly Invitational tournament, the Warriors...
HARDIN – The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced lane closures on the Joe Page Bridge/Illinois Route 100 over the Illinois River. The bridge is highly utilized by people coming in and out of Calhoun County, Greene County and beyond. Traffic will be reduced to one lane during...
ALTON - In Alton Main Street’s Chili Cook-off held Saturday at Elijah P’s, iMerge Community Center’s chili was voted best among entries in the organization category. This was iMerge’s inaugural entry in the annual contest. Key participants were iMerge’s executive director,...
ALTON - The Alton Police Department is asking for assistance from the public in regard to several vehicle burglaries that occurred during the overnight hours of Oct. 12, 2023, from midnight to 6 a.m. Alton Police Chief Jarrett Ford said the primary locations of these break-ins were in the north/northwest...
GRANITE CITY - Before a very spirited and supportive crowd of both Granite City and Collinsville supporters, Ty Starko scored in the first half, then Juan Carlos Doria and Trey Peterson scored in the second half to give the Kahoks a hard-fought 3-0 win over the host Warriors in the inaugural Paz...
ALTON - The Alton girls' volleyball team posted an excellent Senior Night performance against Hazelwood East on Wednesday night, Oct. 11, 2023, winning in two sets. The Redbirds won the match 25-9, 25-14. Alton’s seniors recognized were Aleigha Snipes, Lane Miller, Grace Carter, Karen Lewis...
EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville High girls volleyball team was able to utilize momentum gained from playing in the St. Charles East Scholastic Cup tournament this past weekend, and played exceptionally well in defeating Alton 25-14, 25-4 in a Southwestern Conference match played Tuesday evening at...
GLEN CARBON - Lucas Abbott of Metro-East Lutheran was the area's best finisher in fourth place, but Father McGivney Catholic claimed four of the top ten positions, and it was enough to give the Griffins the team championship in the boys Gateway Metro Conference cross-country meet, ran Tuesday at...
ALTON - It has been busy this school year for Johnathon Ridgley leading a large group of students in the Alton March 100 while also putting in his personal time working on a tribute to one of his late friends. Johnathon is the Art Fahrner-Edward Jones Remarkable Redbird of the Month. Johnathon...
GLEN CARBON - Father McGivney Catholic High School served as the host of this week's Greater Gateway Conference Boys and Girls Cross Country Meet and it was a complete success for the athletes and coaches. The beautifully sculptured 5-K course at McGivney moves around the large campus and finishes...
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