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 - Rev. George Humbert Jr. left a lasting legacy in this area for his work in the ministry and as a community citizen. George died at age 75 years old on May 4, 2023. Ethan Humbert, George's son, had an incredible relationship with his father. He described his dad as "an amazing man and my hero."...
ALTON - Alton Police and Alton Fire Departments had a busy Saturday with multiple wreck calls. One crash called in at 10:42 p.m. on Saturday resulted in a man being taken to the hospital after losing control of his vehicle. The motorist’s vehicle left the roadway and crossed the road over...
More Pics at: https://www.randymanning.com/Macs-Kentucky-Derby-Party ALTON - Each Kentucky Derby Day at Mac’s in Downtown Alton puts the city on the map and draws hundreds in for race day from throughout the area and much beyond. Many mark their calendars for Derby Day to visit Mac’s....
EDWARDSVILLE - Riley Iffrig hit a two-run homer while Andrew Hendrickson pitched a complete game on the mound, allowing one run on four hits while striking out six as Edwardsville defeated Chatham Glenwood 3-1 in their opener of the Tigers Round Robin baseball tournament Friday night at Tom Pile Field...
FARMERSVILLE – The Illinois State Police (ISP) has released five additional names of the seven people fatally injured in multiple crashes that occurred on May 1, 2023, at approximately 10:55 a.m. on both northbound and southbound Interstate 55 between mile markers 72 and 78 near Farmersville...
ALTON - Marquette Catholic's seniors and parents had a memorable two final days of school Thursday and Friday at the school. On Thursday, there was ice cream distributed to all the senior Marquette students and then on Friday on their final day, donuts were handed out before school and when students...
ALTON - Alton pitcher Alex Siatos went all the way on the mound, striking out five, while Deon Harrington and Reid Murray drove in the runs as the Redbirds tied the game in the sixth, then won it in the seventh to take a taut 2-1 win over Collinsville in a Southwestern Conference baseball game playe...
ALTON - Edwardsville senior Avery Hamilton had a big day overall, hitting a home run and driving in three runs at the plate and was equally impressive in the circle, scattering three hits and striking out 11 as the Tigers defeated Alton 5-0 in a Southwestern Conference softball game played Thursday...
EDWARDSVILLE - Madison County State's Attorney William Haine and other local officials have made statements after the resignation of St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner was announced on Thursday. Her resignation takes place effective June 1, 2023. Gardner drew significant criticism after Daniel...
EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville High School Drama Group is having another outstanding year and recently received eight nominations for their Spongebob Musical for the St. Louis High School Musical Theater Awards. Those nominations include: • Outstanding Production • Outstanding...
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