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 — Alton High’s tennis team edged Civic Memorial 5-4 Tuesday night, May 13, 2025, in a closely contested match on senior night for the Eagles. The Redbirds and Eagles split singles matches evenly at 3-3, but Alton secured victory by winning two of three doubles matches. The win,...
EDWARDSVILLE – Gabby Thompson and Blakely Hockett each had a brace (two goals each), as Edwardsville clinched at least a tie for the Southwestern Conference championship with an 8-0 win over Alton in the annual Senior Night girls soccer match Tuesday evening, May 13, 2025, at Tiger Stadium...
ALTON - Marquette Catholic softball coach Dan Wiedman reached a significant milestone last week, earning his 600th career win with an 8-6 victory over Granite City. Wiedman, who has led the Explorers since 1995, is now ranked 24th in Illinois for all-time coaching wins and is a member of the Illinois...
WOOD RIVER - Billy Sullivan has been named the new head coach of the East Alton-Wood River High School boys basketball program, the Athletic Director Mark Beatty announced on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Sullivan, who has served as the Highland High School junior varsity boys basketball coach for the...
ALTON - For a unique and successful blend of talents in band, theater and engineering, our most recent Remarkable Redbird, junior Wesley LeBrun, will be leading the way. Wesley said during a recent interview that "Alton High is a great school and he is proud to attend." Wesley has been a member o...
EDWARDSVILLE – Senior pitcher Joe Chiarodo threw a masterful game on Tuesday, evening, May 13, 2025, retiring the first 16 batters he faced before allowing an one-out single to Gabe Kashyoke ending up with a two-hit shutout, striking out eight, including five in a row, and also coming up with...
ALTON — The City of Alton has been recognized in the Family Destinations Guide publication as an affordable and welcoming place for retirees living on Social Security income. The article, published May 10, 2025, highlights Alton’s unique combination of small-town charm, rich history,...
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS — Officer Connor Maedge has been named the Fairview Heights Police Department’s Officer of the Year for 2024, recognizing his outstanding contributions to law enforcement and community safety since joining the department in February. Maedge has made significant impacts...
CARROLLTON — The Greene County Historical and Genealogical Society has a very special meeting on May 18, 2025, when Carrollton High School grad David Gillingham will present a program about lessons from his late father, Neal Gillingham. The Greene County Historical and Genealogical Society...
EAST ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis man was sentenced to 87 months in federal prison Friday after admitting to robbing four banks in less than three weeks in late 2023. Tyrone Leslie, 40, pleaded guilty in January to four counts of bank robbery, with one count charged in the Southern District...
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