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.
WHITE HALL - Bunker Hill baseball rapped 10 hits to triumph past North Greene 13-3 on Monday, March 23, 2026, at North Greene. Peter Jarden drove in four runs on three hits for the Minutemen to pace the team. Nick Rull was the winning pitcher for the Minutemen. Brennan Fulton had three shutout innings...
MARION - Marquette Catholic's girls soccer squad is off to an undefeated 2-0 start after a win over Marion on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Marion. Marquette junior Izzi Hough scored off a penalty kick in the first half, while sophomore Remmi Copeland scored in the second half, assisted by Alex Stephan....
EDWARDSVILLE - The Madison County Sheriff’s Office announced this past Friday, March 20, 2026, that it has added three new employees and approved two internal transfers, bringing new faces to its patrol and jail divisions. The sheriff’s office said Jose Morales-Cuevas is transferring...
QUINCY – Marquette Catholic recorded a big 6-3 win over Quincy Notre Dame at Quincy on Monday, March 23, 2026. Singles No. 1 singles – Marquette’s Peter Damm defeated Hubert Allen, 6-3, 6-1 No. 2 singles – Marquette’s Cael Willer defeated Ryan Joehl 6-3, 6-4 No....
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - St. Louis County Family Court has certified Bre’ion Brown, 18, as an adult and prosecutors have filed multiple felony charges in connection with a June 2025 shooting that left a woman and a fetus dead, authorities said. The certification and charges were issued on Tuesday,...
ALTON - The Alton Fire Department is asking residents to avoid outdoor burning because of weather and wind conditions that have contributed to brush fires in and around the city. In a notice posted by the department on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, officials said local brush fires have been reported...
EDWARDSVILLE — The Gillespie Miners stayed within striking distance early but were shut out Monday afternoon as Edwardsville earned a 5-0 win in a girls softball game on March 23, 2026, in Edwardsville. Edwardsville scored two runs in the first inning, and the game remained tight as Gillespie...
COLLINSVILLE - The Collinsville Police Department has selected Officer Jacob Besserman as the department’s February 2026 Officer of the Month after he took what the department described as proactive enforcement actions that led to the discovery of suspected fentanyl and suspected...
CHAMPAIGN - The Jersey Community High School boys and girls track teams traveled to the University of Illinois, where several athletes earned top finishes in their events. On the boys side, Bradley Tueth earned second place in the 200 meters. Cameron Judkins placed seventh in the 60 meters, and...
ALTON - The Alton Police Department announced that Patrolman First Class Shayne Edwards has been selected as the first recipient of the department’s Proactive Criminal Enforcement, or P.A.C.E., Award, recognizing what the department described as “exceptional proactive policing”...
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