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.
EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville High School said goodbye to a large group of seniors at Saturday’s commencement. The class was described as one that persevered through a lot of adversity during the COVID era and then eventually return to normalcy. The Class of 2023 was commended by Superintendent...
HOLIDAY SHORES - Update: The missing Holiday Shores juvenile has been found safe and sound as of 7 p.m. Wednesday. Below is the previous story: The Madison County Sheriff's Office has released information about a missing Holiday Shores juvenile/runaway. The boy - Cannon Miller - age 12, is 5-foot-11...
GRANITE CITY - Granite City Police Department identified the victim in a fatal crash on Tuesday night as Frank Fisher, 41, of Granite City. The crash occurred at 6:56 p.m. Tuesday at the intersection of Nameoki Road and Lindell Boulevard in Granite City. Granite City Detective Captain Gary Brooks...
ROODHOUSE - Roodhouse firefighters battled a destructive blaze on Monday that damaged a home at 1270 County Line Road, and the lives of two dogs trapped inside were lost. The fire call came in at 1 p.m. on Monday and appeared to begin in a nearby shed and spread to the house. The family also lost...
HOLIDAY SHORES - A Holiday Shores boy named Cannon was reported missing today. He has been missing since 7 a.m. Wednesday and is 12 years old. He is described as wearing a red shirt with black shorts and has a buzzed haircut. If you have any information on the boy's whereabouts, contact the Madison...
EDWARDSVILLE - Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville issued an update after an e-Lert was sent Saturday, May 27, about an alleged kidnapping and sexual assault incident. "The SIUE Police Department sent an e-Lert text message to the SIUE community early in the morning on Saturday, May 27, informing...
GRANITE CITY - The Granite City Police Department is investigating a traffic crash where one individual lost their life Tuesday night in the 3500 block of Nameoki Road. Major Nick Novacich provided this statement from the Granite City Police about the accident: "This is an ongoing investigation that...
ALTON - Alton Police Chief Jarrett Ford this afternoon released more information about the shooting at Rent-A-Center Tuesday morning. "At 10:12 a.m. on June 6, 2023, the Alton Police Department received a 911 call from a female indicating she had just been shot. A separate 911 call was also received...
ALTON - Alton has become very known for its Annual Juneteenth Freedom Celebration over the years. On June 17, the 32nd Annual Juneteenth will be held at James H. Killion Park (formerly Salu Park) from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Set up begins at 7:30 a.m. and opening ceremony begins at 11:30 a.m. Abe Lee Barham,...
ALTON - Jack Keller has always been one to serve his community and country. This past Memorial Day, he was honored with one of his biggest accomplishments - he was the grand marshal for the historic Alton parade. Jack rated the day as "quite an honor." "It was very kind of them to do that," he said....
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