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.
WORDEN - The Mardi Gras celebration, 'Wordi Gras,' in Worden was once again a huge hit, and Rick Landrem, of the Yellow Dog Bar and Cafe, said with the perfect weather on Saturday the event was simply “spectacular” this year. Landrem said the beauty of the event is everyone has fun fro...
ALTON - Mac's in Downtown Alton has announced a new treat for area parents each Monday that features the Little Mac's Kids dinner program. From now on Mondays, kids under age 12 will eat free of charge on the Little Mac Menu from 3 to 8 p.m. The menu consists of chicken tenders, 7-inch cheese pizza,...
EDWARDSVILLE - Belleville West, led by Myles Liddell's 16 points, had four players score in double figures and used its speed and quickness to help hold off Edwardsville as the Maroons defeated the Tigers 57-45 in the Southwestern Conference and regular-season finale Friday night a Lucco-Jackson...
SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Association of Agricultural Fairs recently held its 112th annual convention at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Springfield. One of the highlights of the annual event is the Miss Illinois County Fair Queen Pageant. Paige Van Dyke of Lewisville, IL, 20, was crowned the 63rd Miss...
ALTON - Alton Middle School went into a temporary lock-down mode today after Alton Police investigated a report of shots fired in the Rock Springs and Salu area, Alton Chief Jarrett Ford said. Chief Ford said the report came to the police earlier today. He said as a precautionary measure, they contacted...
ALTON - The demolition of the building that once housed the old Duncan Foundry and then Lenhardt Tool and Die businesses at 501 Piasa Street in Alton by SLT Demolition in St. Louis is showing progress each day. Much has been accomplished this week with demolition from the roof to the floor of parts...
ALTON - Ernest Griffin, a former employee of Duncan Foundry in Alton, just happened to be in the Downtown Alton area Thursday and spent some time with riverbender.com reflecting on his experience there in the mold area. Duncan Foundry was started in 1884 in Alton. Duncan Foundry was always...
ST. CLAIR COUNTY - The Illinois State Police is investigating a fatal single-vehicle vs. pedestrian traffic crash on Collinsville Road at Yale Avenue in St. Clair County at 6:08 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. The Following Preliminary Information is Being Released by Illinois State Police Troo...
CLASS 1A AT HARDIN CALHOUN CALHOUN-BRUSSELS 42, WINCHESTER WEST CENTRAL 40: Kate Zipprich and Haley Schnelten connected on free throws in the final minute to allow Calhoun to take their own regional final over West Central. Zipprich led the Warriors with 22 points, while Audrey Gilman came...
ALTON - It was 4A Girls Basketball Regional Finals night at Alton High School on Thursday. A final that the Lady Redbirds had the privilege of hosting, they faced the Lady Blue Devils of Quincy, and took the Regional Championship by a 58-31 score. The Lady Redbirds got off to a flying start Thursday...
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