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 — The Alton River Dragons hosted a well-attended meet and greet on Monday night, June 10, 2024, in the grassland next to Cat Daddy’s in Downtown Alton. Several enthusiastic fans gathered to converse and interact with the players, creating a lively atmosphere. There was live music...
ALTON - Men's top seed Evan Erb of St. Louis, and women's top seed Autumn Rabjohns of Lake Forest, Ill., won their open singles crowns, as other players and doubles teams won titles in the 41st annual Bud Simpson Open tennis tournament, played over the weekend at the Simpson Tennis Center in Gordon...
FAIRMONT CITY — Residents of Fairmont City can expect improved electric service reliability following the installation of new, larger power poles by JF Electric, a contractor for Ameren Illinois. The infrastructure enhancements, aimed at bolstering the resiliency of the power grid, come at ...
EDWARDSVILLE - Residents and commuters in Edwardsville should prepare for a temporary road closure on East Schwarz Street, effective from early Wednesday, June 12, through Friday, June 14, 2024. The closure will impact the section between East Kansas Street and South Buchanan Street, according t...
NOTRE DAME, IND. - Hunter T. Gonzalez of Godfrey is distinguishing himself at the esteemed University of Notre Dame. Recently named to the Dean's List in the College of Science for the Spring 2024 semester, Gonzalez's academic achievements place him among the top 30 percent of students in his college....
ALTON — The City of Alton is in mourning as the week of June 10, 2024, begins, following the devastating loss of Roaddecker Watts, 68. Watts was found deceased at his home last week by first responders from the Alton Police and Fire Departments. Alton Police Chief Jarrett Ford confirmed Watts'...
ALTON - Alton Police Chief Jarrett Ford announced on Monday morning, June 10, 2024, the death investigation at a residence at 3:02 a.m. on Friday, June 7, 2024, has revealed the decedent as Roaddecker D. Watts, 68, of Alton. Chief Ford said Roaddecker, commonly known as Roe, was a very well-known...
GRAFTON — The 35th Annual Two Rivers Family Fishing Fair drew a massive crowd on Saturday, featuring 32 outdoor educational activities and fishing opportunities in trout and bluegill ponds. The event, which ran from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., was hosted at Pere Marquette State Park and organized b...
EDWARDSVILLE - The Madison County Sheriff's Office has announced the retirement of a person with 22 years of "dedicated service" - Captain Stephen Ridings. Capt. Ridings began his career in 2002 as a Correctional Deputy and rose through the ranks to become the Jail Superintendent, overseeing daily...
KAMPSVILLE - The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office reported today about a follow-up to a disturbance in progress report at 6 p.m. on June 3, 2024, at an apartment complex in the 700 block of Illinois State Highway 96, Kampsville, in Calhoun County. Calhoun Chief Deputy Zach Hardin said after an investigation,...
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