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.
WOOD RIVER - Downtown Wood River was packed with families for a visit with Santa Claus and a petting zoo, plus businesses were open for visitors, and many offered special Christmas beverages and food items. “We had Santa along Ferguson and it was sponsored by the Police Association and enrichment...
ALTON - The Annual Green Gift Bazaar had 40-plus “green” vendors and a wide variety of environmentally friendly gift ideas on Saturday in Downtown Alton. The event was held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Small Business Saturday in Downtown Alton at both the Post Commons and Jacoby Arts...
ALTON - The 63rd Annual Great River Road Run once again brought in runners from across the country and had a big impact economically on Alton with 400-plus runners who signed up. “I just recently heard there was somebody from Newfoundland here,” Race Director Russ Colona said. “We...
EDWARDSVILLE - Dr. Andy Dykeman and Jennifer Dykeman are well-known in art circles around the region for their creative skills. Andy and Jennifer will be exhibiting new art at Sacred Grounds Cafe in Edwardsville from December 2, 2022, until January 15, 2023. The Dykeman will have an opening celebration...
SOUTH ROXANA - The Village of South Roxana announced today it has a Mr. and Mrs. Claus date scheduled from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on December 3 at South Roxana Village Hall, 211 Sinclair Ave. Children will be able to get pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus, with face painting, and they will receive a treat...
The region has followed the statewide trend of increased job growth in the latest unemployment stats released by the state. The not-seasonably adjusted unemployment rates for local counties are as follows: Madison County’s unemployment rate is 3.8 percent in October 2022 compared to 3.8 percent...
ROXANA - Centralia will meet Gateway Legacy Christian of Florissant, Mo., in the final, while Jersey plays against Carbondale in the fifth place game and the host Shells will meet Piasa Southwestern for ninth place as semifinal day of the second annual Roxana Hoopsgiving Classic was played on Friday...
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