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.
CARROLLTON - The case against Austin L. Bishop on an “Unlawful Grooming” charge was continued last Friday to 1:30 p.m. on March 17, 2023, the Greene County State's Attorney's Office said. Bishop has entered a not-guilty plea in the case. He appeared at a pre-trial status hearing in Greene...
EDWARDSVILLE - Kaitlyn Morningstar led Edwardsville with 16 points, while Emerson Weller came up with 11 points to help the Tigers to a 48-39 win over Collinsville in a Southwestern Conference girls basketball game Tuesday night at Lucco-Jackson Gym. The win was very significant for the Tigers,...
Civic Memorial came out strong against Edwardsville to take a 23-21 lead at the half and 32-26 at the end of three quarters on Saturday night. Marlee Durbin had 10 points to pace the Eagles, while Avari Combes had nine points and Avery Huddleston had seven points.
Edwardsville evened their season mark to 12-12 with a big 48-39 victory over a talented Collinsville squad on Thursday night at EHS. Kaitlyn Morningstar poured in 16 points and Emerson Weller had 11 points to guide the Tigers.
Edwardsville came roaring back in a deficit to Civic Memorial to capture a girls basketball win on Saturday night at EHS 42-34. Emerson made some key plays down the stretch and led the Tigers with a 14-point performance.
EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville basketball girls had a heartfelt presentation of gifts and recognition to selected teachers prior to the Civic Memorial at the Edwardsville basketball game Saturday. The girls who participated and their selected teachers were as follows: Layne Logan - Mrs. Holler...
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - The deceased in a homicide in the 900 block of Raford Court, in the City of Bellefontaine Neighbors has been identified Richod Paul, 24 years of age, of the 100 block of Grotto Court in Hazelwood, MO, 63031. St. Louis County Police Department Crimes Against Persons detectives...
CARROLLTON - The Carrollton School District has removed a math teacher from its online instruction program. On Jan. 19, parents received a letter informing them that Kristy L. Sicard has been permanently removed as the Carrollton School District’s online math instructor. She worked with Chicago-based...
GLEN CARBON - Senior Claire Stanhaus has emerged as a leader of the Father McGivney Griffins girls' basketball team this season at her point guard position. Stanhaus is a Byron, Carlson, Petri, and Kalp LLC Female Athlete of the Month for McGivney. Claire had breakout games against Maryville Christian...
ALTON - A vehicle overturned after a single-vehicle accident around 6:45 p.m. on Sunday in the 4500 block of Alby Street in Alton. Two electric poles were broken in the crash. Crews worked into the night and power was disrupted to only one customer until approximately 2 a.m. Monday. "The vehicle...
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