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.
MARYVILLE - A single-vehicle rollover crash occurred on Illinois Route 159 in Maryville at around 7 a.m. on Friday, April 11, 2025. Emergency responders from the Maryville Police and Fire departments arrived at the scene shortly after the incident. According to Maryville Fire Chief Doug Dankenbring,...
EDWARDSVILLE — The Edwardsville Orchestra Boosters expressed gratitude for the community’s support following the successful 2025 Tiger Town Consortium, which raised over $18,000 recently at Lincoln Middle School, drawing approximately 2,000 attendees. The annual consortium showcased...
HIGHLAND - The Madison County Sheriff's Office Detectives have arrested a man in a significant cybercrime investigation involving child pornography. The investigation was initiated after the Sheriff’s Office received multiple Cyber Tips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children...
O'FALLON - The O'Fallon Community Consolidated School District #90's Symphonic Winds has received an invitation to perform at the 2025 Illinois SuperState Concert Band Festival. This event is scheduled for May 9, 2025, at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, located at the...
GRAFTON — After 17 years of dedication and perseverance, author Jackie Duty has released her debut children's book, “Dash the Dachshund,” bringing to life a story that emphasizes embracing individuality and the importance of friendship. The book, which is now available for purchase...
EAST ST. LOUIS – Andrew P. Blassie, the former Executive Vice President of the Bank of O’Fallon, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of bank fraud and interstate transportation of funds obtained by fraud, totaling more than $2 million. The indictment alleges that Blassie,...
O'FALLON - Edwardsville's boys tennis team emerged with an impressive 9-0 win over rival O'Fallon on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at O'Fallon. Tigers' head boys tennis coach Dave Lipe was extremely pleased with his squad and said: "O'Fallon is a good team with very skilled players. We played well. We...
MACOUPIN COUNTY — A tractor driver was rescued after a bridge collapsed in Macoupin County on Sunday afternoon, April 6, 2025, sending the vehicle into a creek. The incident occurred at approximately 3:42 p.m. Sunday when the Macoupin County Sheriff’s Office received an emergency call...
MONDAY, APRIL 7 PLAY IT AGAIN GIRLS SPORTS ROUNDUP SOFTBALL CARROLLTON 15, WINCHESTER WEST CENTRAL 0: Carrollton scored five runs in the first. two in the second, and eight in the third to take their 21st consecutive home win, this over West Central. Vanna Holmes led the Hawks with...
ALTON/JERSEY COUNTY - A man and a woman were apprehended following a vehicle crash that occurred after a police chase that began in Alton and extended into Jersey County on Tuesday night, April 8, 2025. The pursuit initiated in Alton and continued north into Jersey County. According to Jersey County...
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