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 - The Edwardsville Police Department hosted its annual National Night Out event Tuesday evening, Oct. 7, 2025, at City Park, aiming to strengthen community ties through collaboration and partnership. The event featured participation from multiple local agencies, including the Edwardsvill...
ALTON - The Alton Police Department has named Detective Jacob Stewart as its Officer of the Month for June 2025 in recognition of his role in a complex armed robbery and assault investigation. On June 8, 2025, at the Oakwood Estates Housing Complex, Detective Stewart demonstrated leadership...
TROY, Ill. — The Troy Police Department welcomed a new officer and recognized a community partner during a recent ceremony. The department recently held a swearing-in ceremony for Officer T.J. Wilson, who recently graduated from the police academy and has begun his field training. Members...
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS — Fairview Heights police responded early Sunday morning, Oct. 12, 2025, to a reported domestic disturbance near the 100 block of Union Hill, where a gunshot was fired, but no injuries were reported. Officers arrived at the scene following a call about the domestic situation...
O'FALLON, Ill. — The O'Fallon Police Department will host its annual Night to Unite event on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the O'Fallon Community Park. The event is designed to foster positive interactions between community members and local law enforcement. The event...
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - St. Louis County Police Department Bureau of Crimes Against Persons and Accident Reconstruction detectives are investigating a pedestrian fatally struck in the 11900 block of Lusher Road, which resulted in the death of an adult male. At 1:31 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, St....
DECATUR - The O’Fallon Township High School Lady Panthers golf team secured eighth place at the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Class 2A State Tournament held at Hickory Point Golf Course in Decatur. The event took place Friday and Saturday, Oct. 10-11, 2025, bringing together...
ALTON — The Alton Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred shortly after midnight on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. At approximately 12:09 a.m., officers responded to a report in the 1100 block of Belle Street of a male subject suffering from gunshot wounds. The individual was...
EDWARDSVILLE - Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine announced Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, that a jury found Timothy P. Rodgers, 40, of Edwardsville, guilty of felony charges related to an attack on a Glen Carbon doctor. Rodgers was convicted of home invasion, a Class X felony, and aggravated...
MADISON — Marquette Catholic secured a decisive 49-13 victory over host Madison on Friday night, Oct. 10, 2025, a win that made the Explorers playoff eligible, according to head coach Eric Dickerson. The triumph marked Marquette’s fifth win of the season against two losses. Jhordyn...
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