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.
ALTON - The Alton High School Class of 1958 is holding its 65th reunion from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 1, at the Loading Dock in Grafton. Bill Hoagland, one of the coordinators, said there will not be any fees this time around and that Ben Allen, an AHS 1958 class member, is hosting the event a...
GODFREY – Freer Auto Body’s well-known Christmas In July is returning from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Friday, July 21, at the shop located at 4512 North Alby Street in Godfrey. Sloppy Joes, chips and a cold drink will be served for those who attend. As always, there are several excellent...
ALTON – The Alton River Dragons have named General Manager Dallas Martz as interim head coach to finish the remainder of the 2023 season. This announcement comes after a mutual decision to go in different directions with previous field manager, Scotty Scott. “We want to thank Scotty...
EDWARDSVILLE - Christopher England, 36, of Edwardsville, the general manager of Peel Wood Fired Pizza at 32 South State Route 157, has been charged with theft in Madison County court. The charge was filed on July 18, 2023, and reads as follows: "Count 1: Theft Over 10,000 (Class 2) in that said defendant...
KAMPSVILLE - On Friday, July 14, 2023, the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office received information on the whereabouts of a known fugitive, reported to be staying at a residence on North St. Louis Avenue, Kampsville in Calhoun County. On Saturday, July 15, 2023, Calhoun County Sheriff's Office deputies...
EAST ST. LOUIS - A large group of 158 individuals conducted a Tuesday morning search for missing person Joshua Amos of Granite City near where he was last spotted on July 18, 2022. Josh was last seen on March 23, 2023, in the East St. Louis area. He was viewed in a surveillance video at Metro Link...
EDWARDSVILLE - A man convicted of murder for intentionally striking a woman with his truck has been sentenced to 60 years in prison. Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine announced Tuesday that Richard D. Mayor, 60, of East St. Louis, had received the sentence. In June, a jury found Mayor...
SOUTH ROXANA — Mayor Barbara Overton has announced her resignation from her position due to health-related concerns. "We express our deepest gratitude to Mayor Overton for her commitment to the village and we wish her a fast and full recovery," South Roxana City Administration/Police Chief...
LAWRENCE, Kan. – Kansas pitcher Collin Baumgartner has signed a free-agent contract with the Colorado Rockies. Baumgartner just completed his final year of college baseball this season for the Jayhawks. “The opportunity to play professional baseball is something I dreamed about as a kid,”...
WOOD RIVER - Wood River Police Sgt. Aaron Burns and two others represented the Wood River Police Department in the 19th Annual Cycle Across Illinois benefiting Illinois Concerns of Police Survivors. The cycle across the state took place from June 12 to June 16. Sgt. Burns, wife, Kristen, and sister,...
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