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.
TUESDAY, MAY 6 PLAY IT AGAIN SPORTS SCOREBOARD BASEBALL Trenton Wesclin 4, Carlyle 3 Collinsville 4, Alton 3 Piasa Southwestern 8, Vandalia 4 Edwardsville 10, Belleville West 3 Breese Central 16, East Alton-Wood River 1 Jersey 2, Waterloo 1 O’Fallon 15-11, East St. Louis 0-0 Civic...
EDWARDSVILLE – Riley Nelson pitched magnificently, striking out 10 and allowing only four hits, while both Lily Stone and Sophie Antonini drove in two runs each as Edwardsville’s softball team won over Belleville West 8-0 in a Southwestern Conference game Tuesday afternoon, May 6, 2025,...
ALTON - A big five-run fifth inning was a key for Marquette Catholic’s 6-1 baseball triumph over a talented Wesclin squad on Monday night, May 5, 2025, at Gordon Moore Park in Alton. Marquette tied the game in the fourth inning with a run then knocked out five runs in the fifth for all the...
ROXANA — The Roxana High School boys 4x800 relay team set a new school record at the Triad Invitational on May 2, 2025. The Shells team completed the race in 8 minutes, 8.45 seconds, breaking the previous record of 8:17.27. Roxana's 4x800 squad now appears primed for conference and sectional...
ROXANA - Roxana High School’s Leah Newton broke a 20-year-old triple jump school record with a leap of 10.31 meters (33 feet, 10 inches) recently. Newton has been a standout athlete for the Shells in 2025, excelling in multiple events including the triple jump, high jump, hurdles, sprints, and...
WOOD RIVER - Devon Barboza, a senior at East Alton-Wood River High School, is being recognized for his dedication and achievements in baseball. Barboza, who has played the sport since tee-ball, credits his hard work and commitment both on the field and in the classroom for reaching this milestone....
WOOD RIVER - Jadyn Watson, a senior at East Alton-Wood River High School, has been recognized for her achievements in girls soccer, where she has played throughout her high school career. Watson credits her dedication and hard work both on the field and in the classroom as key factors in earning this...
GLEN CARBON — Father McGivney Catholic High School crowned seniors Kylie Becker and Brock Holzinger as prom queen and king during the school’s prom on Saturday, April 26, 2025. Becker, the daughter of Brian and Amy Becker of Highland, has been recognized as a respected leader both academically...
MINNEAPOLIS/EAST ST. LOUIS - A 33-year-old East St. Louis native died at a Minneapolis hospital shortly after being shot late Sunday night, April 27, 2025, according to authorities. The Minneapolis Police Department responded to a report of a shooting near 29th Street and Clinton Avenue around 11:45...
EDWARDSVILLE - Aubree Briggs is a freshman girls soccer player for Granite City High School, and on April 24, 2025, at Tiger Stadium in Edwardsville, she came up big when it counted. Briggs scored off a header at the far post that snuck inside the post itself and into the net to give the Warriors...
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