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.
ALTON - Attorney Ed Unsell on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, provided a letter with his opinions about Studio 420 and Zachariah Yinger, his client. “It is absolutely necessary to provide facts in the case. Let me state unequivocally that Zachariah Yinger, the owner of Studio 420, did nothing remotely...
ALTON - The Alton mayor and an alderman have spoken out this week about the settlement between Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office and Zachariah Yinger after a search and seizure of his establishments on March 30, 2024, on Broadway in Downtown Alton. The agreement says the state...
WOOD RIVER - East Alton-Wood River senior Jessica Brown blazed a time of 13.28 in her final 100-meter spring dash at the Civic Memorial High School 2A Girls Track and Field Sectional. She finished in eighth place. She meanwhile was 11th place in the 200 meters with a time of 28.40. East Alton-Wood...
WOOD RIVER — Jasiah Brown, a triple jumper from East Alton-Wood River High School, saw his hard work throughout the 2024 boys' track and field season culminate in an impressive performance at the state level. Brown recorded a leap of 13.27 meters (43-6.5), securing 11th place overall. The...
ALTON - The City of Alton announced on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, that the Alton Marina will temporarily suspend the acceptance of dog park pass applications on June 21, 22 and 23, 2024. The suspension coincides with the F1 Powerboat Championship event scheduled to take place on those dates. “This...
ALTON – Residents near the Clark Bridge in Alton should be prepared for a colorful display on Tuesday night, June 11, 2024, as the bridge lights undergo testing starting at 8:30 p.m. Alton Alderman Ray Strebel announced that the new LED lights, which have replaced the former single-beam lights...
EDWARDSVILLE - Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine announced on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, that Associate Judge Emily Johnson Nielsen has granted the State’s motion to deny pretrial release for Brandon M. Payne, 23, of Granite City. Payne is charged with two counts of aggravated...
EDWARDSVILLE — The Edwardsville Symphony Concert on June 2, 2024 showcased the talents of several Edwardsville High School students, who were selected by their director, Victoria Voumard, to participate in a unique side-by-side concert. The event was held at the Edwardsville Performing Arts...
ALTON – A traffic collision at the intersection of Alby Street and West Center Drive in Alton prompted a response from local authorities at approximately 4:36 p.m. on Monday, June 10, 2024, Alton Police Chief Jarrett Ford said. The incident involved a silver, 1991 Infiniti and a black, 2014...
BREESE - The Alton Post 126 under-15 navy baseball team won a pair of games on Sunday, scoring seven runs in the third inning in taking a 14-3 win over the Salem High School junior varsity summer team in a semifinal game, then scored eight times in the second in a 17-2 win over Valmeyer, to win...
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