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.
STAUNTON — U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) will present an $800,000 check to the City of Staunton for a critical infrastructure project at 2 p.m. on Monday, June 17, 2024. The presentation will take place at the Staunton Sanitary Sewage Pump Station, located at 615 West North Street. Budzinsk...
ST. CHARLES COUNTY, MO. – Authorities announced on Friday they are investigating an apparent accidental drowning after a man was found submerged in a pond in St. Charles, Mo., on June 14, 2024. The St. Charles County Police Department identified the victim as Darran Lamon Hutson, 44, of St....
EDWARDSVILLE – The Madison County Sheriff's Office has issued an alert regarding a phone scam circulating in the county. Over the last several days, numerous citizens have reported receiving calls from an individual claiming to be a sergeant with the Madison County Sheriff's Office, official...
BETHALTO – Recent Civic Memorial High School graduate Justice Eldridge has distinguished himself as one of the top middle-to-distance runners in Illinois during the 2024 outdoor track and field season. Eldridge's impressive performances include a time of 1:57.46 in the open 800 meters and an...
ALTON – Beginning Monday, June 17, 2024, motorists will endure delays with lane restrictions planned for southbound U.S. Route 67 at the Clark Bridge. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has announced lane restrictions on southbound US 67 (Clark Bridge) for Monday, weather permitting....
EDWARDSVILLE - Montclaire Swim Club's team is prepared to open its summer swim season at 6 p.m. on Thursday night, June 13, 2024, with Edwardsville cross-town rival Sunset Hills. Bob Rettle, the legendary Edwardsville swim coach and pool president, has been associated with the club many years. Montclaire...
ALTON — The Alton community is preparing to say farewell to a beloved local figure , Roaddecker D. Watts, known affectionately as "Roe." Visitation services are scheduled for Monday, June 17, 2024, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Cathy M. Williams and Sons Funeral Home LLC, with the funeral to follow...
JERSEYVILLE - Residents of Jerseyville will have the opportunity to voice their opinions on Illinois American Water’s proposed general rate increase at a public hearing hosted by the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) this summer. The hearing is scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, 2024,...
ROXANA - The Roxana 4 x 800 relay team was fantastic this season and in the IHSA Sectional Meet at Rochester established a season-best of 8:17.27. The Shells cracked a 22-year mark in the 4 x 800 with the team of Talon Blas, Wyatt Doyle, Hunter Ponce and Noah McVey. The 4 x 800 relay team are Midwes...
ROXANA - One of Roxana’s premier athletes for the spring of 2024 was Gianna Stassi. Stassi won the 1,600-meter race in the Cahokia Conference Championships with a time of 6:06.19 on May 1, 2024. She also was a member of the second-place 4 x 200 relay team on April 22, 2024, with a time of...
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