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.
FAIRMONT CITY - Two people died in a fiery crash Friday night, Sept. 19, 2025, on Illinois Route 162 near Pontoon Beach in Madison County, authorities said. The collision occurred on Sept. 19, 2025, between Interstate 255 and Route 157. Witnesses reported that both victims were trapped inside the...
EAST ST. LOUIS - East St. Louis School District 189 recognized its security team at Wyvetter Younge School of Excellence and celebrated a milestone at Dunbar Elementary School with the induction of its first fourth-grade National Beta Club members this past week. The district, located in Eas...
GLEN CARBON - Father McGivney Catholic edged Columbia 1-0 in a tightly contested boys soccer match Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, at McGivney, with Will Rakers scoring the decisive goal in the second half. The victory improved Father McGivney’s record to 8-3-0, while Columbia fell to 9-4-1. Patrick...
EDWARDSVILLE — The Midwest Open beach volleyball tournament brought 25 professional men’s and women’s teams to Plummer Family Park on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, offering the community a chance to experience high-level competition at the city’s new beach volleyball courts. T...
EDWARDSVILLE - The Belleville West Maroons played well overall on the night despite a 48-30 loss to Edwardsville at Edwardsville, and head coach Ken Turner was happy with his team’s effort. "We’ve played better in the last couple of years, and hopefully, we’re closing it," Turner...
EDWARDSVILLE – It was an explosive night for the Edwardsville offense, as quarterback Yale Weaver and running back Brandon Houston, Jr. combined on the ground to help the Tigers pick up their badly-needed first win of the season 48-30 over Belleville West Friday night, Sept. 19, 2025, at Tiger...
EDWARDSVILLE — Edwardsville High School will host its annual “Tiger Ambush” marching band competition Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, and will draw a large crowd and feature bands from across Illinois and the St. Louis region. The event will take place at the Edwardsville High School sports...
GRANITE CITY — U.S. Steel announced Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, that its Granite City Works steel plant will continue processing steel slabs, reversing a previous plan to halt slab deliveries by the end of October 2025. The decision came just 10 days after workers were instructed to stop working...
ROSEWOOD HEIGHTS - Rosewood Heights Scout Eric Scott Pulaski received the Medal of Merit for outstanding service in implementing scouting skills and ideals during a high-adventure summer camp in the Florida Keys. The award was presented recently at a troop meeting held at St. Paul Methodist Church...
BRIGHTON - Madison County Sheriff's Office authorities responded to a serious traffic crash involving a motorcycle and a pickup truck on Thursday afternoon, Sept. 18, 2025, in an unincorporated area with a Brighton address. At approximately 12:55 p.m. Thursday, Madison County Sheriff’s Deputies...
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