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 - This is another in a series of articles with photos and descriptions of entries in the Edwardsville Art Fair at City Park on September 23-25. Today an Alton and Edwardsville artist are both featured. Artist Name: Jenna Muscarella Location: Alton Artist Statement: " I collec...
ALTON - The Alton Marina has become a powerhouse business over the past 15 years under the direction of General Manager Karen Baker-Brncic of Parrot Pointe Marine Inc. On Saturday, August 27th, the region will say goodbye at the Marina to the legendary general manager with a huge anniversary party....
ALTON - Alton High's new head football coach David Parker is very enthusiastic about the Redbirds' team and, along with the team's family and community. He said on Friday he is raring to get the season started. "We can't wait," Parker said the night of the Redbirds' scrimmage on Friday. "It's been...
ALTON - Father McGivney Catholic golfer Sarah Hyten finished third with a six-over-par 78, while Addison Kenney of Alton fired an 83 to tie for eighth with Shaylee Ficken of O'Fallon and Kami Jarvill of Pekin as the host Explorers came in sixth, the Griffins 10th and the Redbirds tied for 14th at...
EDWARDSVILLE - The BuseyBank Edwardsville Rotary Criterium Festival bicycle road race series in Edwardsville was once again a community success. The race takes an abundance of volunteers and crew and once again they all came through like clockwork. There were 170 volunteers who took part this year....
EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville High School football team held its annual Orange-Black scrimmage Friday night at Tiger Stadium to a good and enthusiastic crowd as the Tigers continue their preparations for the season opener next Friday at Jackson, Mo. The Tigers performed well under the lights for...
EDWARDSVILLE - Aaron Beebe won the main event race, the Pro Category 1/2/3, at the BuseyBank Edwardsville Rotary Criterium Festival bicycle road race series, held Saturday afternoon and evening in the heart of Downtown Edwardsville. The 12th annual event was another rousing success for the racers...
EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville Fire Chief James Whiteford said Saturday the bodies of two construction workers who had been operating at a residential development in the 100 block of East Union Street were recovered Friday, August 19. He said the two men were found deceased in a manhole that led to stor...
ALTON - The James Killion Beautification & Enhancement Committee brings back another Movie Night Saturday night at James Killion Park. This week’s movie is “The Bad Guys," presented by JK-Bec. Last week’s movie was “The Good Dinosaur” and was very well attended. Tredell...
EAST ST. LOUIS – An Illinois State Police investigation led to the arrest of Cedric D. Allen, a 29-year-old male of East St. Louis, for First Degree Murder (Class M Felony). At 7 a.m. on April 20, 2022, the East St. Louis Police Department and the Illinois State Police responded to a female...
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