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.
GRANITE CITY - The Montclaire Swim Club Marlins won the boys championship of the Southwestern Illinois Swimming Association meet in closely contested meet Sunday morning and afternoon at the Paddlers Swim Club pool in Granite City. The Marlins won the meet with 927 points, with the Collinsville...
RICHMOND, VA. - Lily Freer is once again a member of a national championship girls' soccer team. Lily of Alton was a mid-fielder on the SLSG Navy ECNL Under 17 St. Louis Scott Gallagher squad. She is the daughter of Tim and Carrie Freer and the granddaughter of Margaret and Mike Freer. The SLSG Navy...
JERSEYVILLE - Easton Heafner is having quite a summer for the Jerseyville American Legion squad. The multi-sport Jersey Community High School athlete tossed a no-hitter on the mound recently against Granite City. In the game, he had 14 strikeouts, three walks and only one runner reached base on...
ALTON - Alton Little Theater released a reminder of the upcoming Monty Python's Spamalot that begins July 21 and runs to July 30 at the Showplace. The July 21, 22, 26 and 26 shows are at 7:30 p.m. evenings. The July 23 and 30 shows are matinees at 2 p.m. Kevin Frakes is the director of "Spamalot"...
WOOD RIVER - 22-year-old Ethan S. Harrell is facing multiple charges after an alleged break-in of the Wood River Street Department, three motor vehicles, and a Gulf Stream trailer on Wednesday, July 12, 2023. Wood River Police Chief Brad Wells praised the efforts of Officer Fester and Officer Wright...
BUNKER HILL - Bunker Hill Realtor Lisa Webb of Third Street Realty is a person who tries to represent all of her customers, clients, and agents with what she describes as the "highest levels of professionalism, honesty, and integrity." Recently, someone told Lisa they had heard she only...
WOOD RIVER - Kaidence Reef had a stellar girls' soccer season for the Oilers in 2023 as a sophomore. The future looks bright for the 2023 All-Conference Cahokia Conference selection. Reef is also a Midwest Members Athlete of the Month selection for the Oilers. She thanked her parents for all their...
Photos from the 2023 All-Wheels event in Alton on Sunday, July 16. The show attracted more than 250 vehicles and was the largest ever, Sara McGibany, director of Alton Main Street, said.
GODFREY - The Village of Godfrey has been made aware of solicitors going door-to-door in several area neighborhoods without permits/registration from the Village Clerk’s Office. It has also recently been reported by homeowners that a St. Louis-based control company has been operating contrary...
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