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.
COLLINSVILLE — Uptown Scoops, an ice cream shop located at 403 West Main Street in Collinsville, announced on social media that it was the victim of vandalism over the weekend of March 15, 2025. The owner reported to the Collinsville Police that someone broke into the establishment and vandalized...
JERSEY - The Jersey Community Middle School wrestling team has concluded a historic season under the leadership of Head Coach Ron Linenfelser, Assistant Coach Tad Strauch, and Assistant Coach Tommy Leslie. The team, which recorded an 8-5 season, achieved significant milestones in various tournaments...
EAST ST. LOUIS - Cai'lyn Robinson, a seventh-grade student at Mason Clark Middle School, has made headlines by winning the 2025 Illinois Kids Wrestling Federation (IKWF) State Championship in the Boys Novice Weight Class 178. The championship was held at the Peoria Civic Center on March 7-8, 2025....
GLEN CARBON - Izzie Vernasky, a 5-foot-8 senior at Father McGivney Catholic High School, has earned recognition as a special mention member on the Illinois Coaches Basketball Association IHSA Class 1A team and as a first-team selection for the All Gateway Conference team. She is a Byron, Carlson,...
ALTON — The Alton High Middle School Wrestling program showcased the talents of two young athletes at the state tournament recently, highlighting their hard work and dedication throughout the season. Eighth-grader Jacob Sutphin and sixth-grader Blake Jones represented their school, competing...
CARBONDALE — The Alton girls track and field team has demonstrated promising potential for the upcoming outdoor season, bolstered by standout sprinter Rayna Raglin. At a recent indoor meet held at Carbondale, Raglin delivered a remarkable performance, securing first place in three events:...
The Griffins track and field team showcased their prowess at the 9th Annual Jersey Winter Thaw held on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Principia College, where 32 teams competed on the 200-meter indoor oval. The event marked a significant achievement for the Griffins, who broke seven school records throughout...
GRANITE CITY 2, MARQUETTE CATHOLIC 0: Granite City scored both of its runs in the seventh to take its season opener 2-0 at Gordon Moore Park over Marquette on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. Alexis Ruiz had a spectacular game and led the Warriors with three hits, while Cheyenne Gaddie had two hits, Emilee...
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS — A 38-year-old man was taken into custody on Saturday, March 15, 2025, following an attempted wire theft in the 9700 block of St. Clair Avenue, according to the Fairview Heights Police Department. Edwin J. Gonzalez was apprehended after officers responded to a tamper alarm...
ALTON 4, MARQUETTE CATHOLIC 1: Alton scored three times in the second and once in the third to take a game of two Alton rivals 4-1 over Marquette at Lloyd Hopkins Field in Gordon Moore Park on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. Carsen Bristow had two hits and two RBIs for the Redbirds, while Ayden Calver...
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