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.
SPRINGFIELD – As of 3 p.m. Friday, the Illinois State Police (ISP) is reporting local law enforcement in 19 counties, totaling 21 calls, received threats directed towards schools throughout the state. Granite City and Collinsville in Madison County were part of the fake threat calls. Responders...
ALTON - Alton Redbirds' girls' soccer team captured its eighth win of the season with only two defeats and a tie 5-3 over Belleville West on Thursday night in a key Southwestern Conference matchup. Adie Redman (3'), Dachelle Carter (12'), and Emily Baker (27', 35', and 63' PK) had goals for the Redbirds....
EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville's Joe Chiarodo tossed a one-hit masterpiece against the DeSmet Spartans at Edwardsville on Thursday, striking out six hits and allowing only one run and no walks. Anthony Eberlin finished the game off for the Tigers in relief in the seventh inning and allowed no runs o...
EDWARDSVILLE — Madison County Community Development is offering college and occupational training scholarships for low-income students who plan to attend school during the upcoming school year starting this fall. The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) scholarships will be awarded to low-incom...
EDWARDSVILLE - Nick Paschall and Joe Liston came up with big matches for Edwardsville, but Alton's vastly improved team was too much this time for the Tigers in a Southwestern Conference boys volleyball match to Alton 25-21, 25-23 Tuesday evening at Lucco-Jackson Gym. Under Coach Jenna Wideman, th...
EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville YMCA Meyer Center will be closed on Saturday, April 15, for the Wonderland Gala. The YWCA Niebur Center will, however, be open on Saturday. The Wonderland Gala is a semi-formal or Alice In Wonderland-inspired event for those 21 years of age and older. "We appreciate...
ALTON/EDWARDSVILLE - Paper Planes Ministries and New Hope Church partnered for successful Easter egg hunts in both Alton and Edwardsville this past Saturday. The Alton hunt was held at Riverfront Park and the Edwardsville hunt was held at Lincoln Middle School. David Bosarge, a spokesperson for...
GRANITE CITY - Granite City Superintendent Stephanie Cann has issued a follow-up statement to the false alert for an active shooter at Granite City High School on Wednesday. Cann said the following: "As communicated earlier today, the Granite City Police Department was alerted to a possible threat...
EDWARDSVILLE - Timothy Banowetz, who is serving a 70-year sentence for the murder of attorney Randy Gori, had an appearance via video Thursday morning from Pontiac Correctional Center with Circuit Judge Kyle Napp. Banowetz has filed a motion to withdraw his guilty plea. Banowtez entered a guilty ple...
EDWARDSVILLE - A towering historic maple tree in Edwardsville City Park had to be removed on Thursday morning because of safety concerns. Mark’s Tree Service was hired by the city to bring the tree down and by lunchtime, all that remained was a stump. The tree has been in the eyes of the City’s...
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