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's Sophie Shapiro swept the hurdles races, running the second fastest time for a sophomore in the nation this season in the 100 meters, while Father McGivney Catholic's top runners, Lilly Gilbertson and Elaina Rybak, won the 400 and 800 meters respectively, as the Tigers...
EDWARDSVILLE - The Father McGivney Catholic Lady Griffins faced off against top-tier 3A competition, including the defending 2A state champion Normal U-High, at a meet held Friday, April 25, 2025, at Edwardsville High School. The event showcased strong performances, highlighted by several personal...
MARYVILLE, Ill. — The Second Annual Maryville MusicFest will take place from 1 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, May 3, 2025, featuring 10 local bands performing across two stages. The event aims to raise funds for a new permanent entertainment pavilion and major upgrades at the park, according to incoming...
COLLINSVILLE — After 16 seasons leading the Collinsville High School boys varsity basketball team, Coach Darin Lee has announced he is stepping down from his position, the Kahok Athletic Department has confirmed. Lee, who ranks third all-time in Collinsville High School basketball...
EDWARDSVILLE - The Tigers' Gabby Thompson’s second-half goal that allowed Edwardsville to draw 1-1 with Granite City was another screamer from one of the area’s most exciting players, and Head Coach Abby Federmann was very happy with that. In a post-game interview, Federmann said: “We’r...
ALTON — An Alton Police officer went beyond his typical duties this week by assisting a motorist with a flat tire on Homer Adams Parkway, the Alton Police Department said. Officer Derek Vetter is a Difference Maker in his community. Alton Police Officer Derek Vetter responded to a call for...
GRANITE CITY - The Granite City-Edwardsville girls soccer matches always exhibit strong rivalry play and Thursday night, April 24, 2025, did not disappoint. The Warriors-Tigers contest ended in a 1-1 draw. Granite City head coach Kenny Prazma praised the effort of his players and was satisfied...
EDWARDSVILLE - The Collinsville softball Kahoks, to their tremendous credit, kept coming against the Edwardsville Tigers in Thursday, April 25, 2025, 13-2 loss, and had some good plays, particularly by catcher Bailey Demick, who hit a third-inning homer to cut the lead to 8-2, and never gave up. “N...
EDWARDSVILLE – Riley Nelson hit a three-run home over the fence in left field in the bottom of the first, which started an eight-run inning, and helped Edwardsville go on to a 13-2 win over Collinsville in a Southwestern Conference softball game played Thursday, April 24, 2025, at the Edwardsville...
GRANITE CITY — At approximately 6:39 p.m. on Thursday, April 24, 2025, the Granite City Police Department responded to a report of a home invasion and kidnapping on the 2100 block of Edison Avenue. Upon arrival, officers spotted a suspect driving a vehicle with an adult female and two juvenile...
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