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.
EDWARDSVILLE - Glen Carbon Police and Fire responders were visible near the outside of the new Orchard Town Center construction and across from the Dierberg's area in Glen Carbon early Tuesday morning. The police directed traffic in the area at that time and Glen Carbon Police said it was a rear-end...
ALTON - Al Womack, the long-time head of the Alton Boys and Girls Club, has made a decision to run for the Alton School Board in the upcoming spring election. Womack said he is running for school board because he wants to make a difference. “I am just excited about the opportunity to be part...
GODFREY - BJC HealthCare has poured concrete footings and is on its way with a new 14,000-square-foot facility at the corner of Godfrey Road and Celesta Street in Godfrey. BJC plans to locate space for primary and specialty care, radiology, and laboratory services, and also additional room fo...
GODFREY - Scooters Coffee is progressing on a location right across the street from the Moto Mart on Godfrey Road, Godfrey Mayor Mike McCormick said on Monday. The location will be positioned at 5330 Godfrey Road once completed. McCormick said he has heard the recent Scooters addition in Bethalto...
ALTON - The annual Alton Eagle Ice Festival on Saturday attracted a wide range of visitors to celebrate the return of the beautiful wintering American Bald Eagles to Southwest Illinois. Flock Food Truck was one of the Alton hosts for the event, along with The National Great Rivers Center, the Hartfor...
ALTON - A driver involved in a serious traffic crash on Brown Street at the intersection of Spaulding Street in Alton on Friday has died, Alton Police Chief Jarrett Ford said Monday afternoon. Alton Police and Fire were called to the scene around 3:53 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 6, 2023. The victim was flow...
ALTON - A 27-year-old pedestrian died after a traffic crash Sunday on Landmarks Boulevard near the intersection of Ridge Street in Alton. Alton Police Chief Jarrett Ford said the pedestrian who died is identified as Keyani L. Thomas, 27, of Alton. Chief Ford said at 8:36 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023,...
WOOD RIVER - The Wood River Police Department today urged residents to lock their cars when they are out of the vehicle. The City of Wood River has adopted an ordinance making it a violation if you are caught tampering with a vehicle. The citation is subject to a mandatory court appearance and a $500...
GRANITE CITY - Kaylyn Wiley, a senior outside hitter in volleyball, and also an outstanding basketball player in the winter is leaving her part in Granite City High School athletics. Grace Hurst coached Wiley in volleyball and said she could always rely on Kaylyn for her contributions to the team....
MACOUPIN COUNTY - A missing/endangered man was located alive in Henderson County and has been checked by EMT, Macoupin County Sheriff’s Office said Sunday. A Macoupin County man - Craig Winters - was reported missing Sunday and was driving a 2006 blue Honda Ridge Line. Winters was last seen...
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