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 — Edwardsville High School kicked off its girls flag football season with a 40-0 victory over Mascoutah on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025, drawing a large and enthusiastic crowd to the stands for the program’s inaugural game. The event featured spirited support from Edwardsville...
EDWARDSVILLE - Junior Sophie Shapiro, along with the rest of her teammates, helped to showcase the girls' flag football team in its historic opener on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025. Edwardsville recorded a 40-0 win over Mascoutah at Tiger Stadium. Sophie made the most of her first game, scoring twice...
ST. CLAIR COUNTY - St. Clair County authorities have identified Harold Schaedler, 49, as the man struck and killed by a vehicle over the weekend, on Illinois Route 157, just south of Foley Drive in Cahokia Heights. Schaedler, of Belleville, was pronounced dead at the scene at 1:05 a.m. Sunday, Aug....
ROXANA — Father McGivney Catholic and Piasa Southwestern each posted mixed results Tuesday during the group stage of the Roxana Invitational volleyball tournament. In Group B action at Roxana High School, Father McGivney Catholic defeated O'Fallon First Baptist Academy in straight sets, 25-10,...
VENICE - On Saturday, August 25, 2025, in Venice, Illinois, Natasha Thomas, a Venice mother, experienced a devastating loss when her only son, Jerry Lamont Haynes Jr., was fatally shot in his yard after returning from a birthday celebration for his young son. What should have been a day of joy...
EDWARDSVILLE - These are artists who will have work featured at the upcoming Edwardsville Arts Fair Sept. 26-28, 2025, at Edwardsville City Park. Today's featured artists are April Riley, Don Tran and Steven Martin. Artist #1: April Riley – RileyMade Medium: Textiles Artist...
ROXANA - Civic Memorial High School’s varsity volleyball team competed in the Roxana Invitational pool play on Monday night, Aug. 25, 2025, splitting matches against Piasa Southwestern and Father McGivney, and securing a two-set victory over First Baptist Academy. Under the leadership of Head...
ROXANA - Calhoun High School’s volleyball team opened its season with a strong performance at the Roxana Tournament on Monday night, Aug. 25, 2025, securing victories in all three pool games. The team defeated East Alton-Wood River, Valmeyer, and Auburn with decisive scores, showcasing...
COLLINSVILLE — The Collinsville Police Department has named Officer Remington Paris as its Officer of the Month for July 2025. Since joining the department in April 2024, Officer Paris has made a notable impact on community safety. During July, Officer Paris was responsible for multiple...
ALTON — Alton High School narrowly defeated Father McGivney to capture the title at the Andy Simpson Doubles Invitational on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2025, held at Alton High School. The Redbirds finished with 42 points, edging out Father McGivney’s 40 points in a competitive field of twelve...
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