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.
SPRINGFIELD — The Swansea Police Department, along with community leaders and family members of Brett Korves, gathered at the Illinois State Capitol recently to honor Korves' legacy through a resolution presented by Representatives Jay Hoffman and Katie Stuart. The resolution acknowledges both...
GREENVILLE – Ethan Sharp led Staunton with 14 points, but the Bulldogs couldn’t overcome a large first-quarter opening run by Williamsville, as the Bullets hit many of their three-point shots in taking a 57-35 win over the Bulldogs in the second semifinal of the IHSA Class 2A Greenville...
WOOD RIVER — The City of Wood River is set to hold a Special Council meeting at 5 p.m. on March 6, 2025, in Council Chambers at City Hall. The primary agenda item will be a discussion and vote on an ordinance aimed at aligning local regulations with Illinois State Statute regarding the calling...
ROXANA — Village Administrator Bob Coles commended the Roxana High School seniors for their participation in the annual “Senior Assassin” game, a tradition that fosters camaraderie and creativity among students. This year, 42 seniors are engaged in the game, which involves students...
NORTHRIDGE, CALIF. — California State University, Northridge (CSUN) junior Gracie Piar is rallying support for her college golf team during a Giving Day event scheduled for Thursday, March 6, 2025. Piar, a former star golfer at Marquette Catholic High School, is seeking donations to boost he...
FIELDON — A man was pronounced dead Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at the Calhoun Quarry, located at 25840 Eldred Road, following an incident involving falling rock, according to the Jersey County Coroner's Office. Authorities received a call regarding the situation at 4:19 p.m. on March 5, 2025....
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5 PLAY IT AGAIN SPORTS ROUNDUP BOYS BASKETBALL HSA PLAYOFFS – REGIONAL SEMIFINALS CLASS 1A Metro-East Lutheran 59, Mt. Sterling Brown County 49 CLASS 2A Belleville Althoff Catholic 69, Vienna 52 Williamsville 57, Staunton 33 CLASS 3A Centralia 46, East...
ALTON - Grace Elizabeth Stoverink, a senior at Marquette Catholic High School, has been recognized for her outstanding contributions to the school’s dance team. Stoverink, who has been dancing since the age of 2, has played a pivotal role in her team’s success. Grace is a Tucker's Automotive...
ALTON - Marquette Catholic High School's Radio Broadcasting and Communications class has been named a finalist in the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Student Section & Spirit Showdown, continuing a tradition of excellence that has characterized the program in recent years. The announcement...
JERSEY COUNTY — A power outage affecting approximately 885 customers occurred on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, due to high winds that toppled a tree into a substation, according to Ameren Illinois Spokesperson Brian Bretsch. The outage impacted several communities, including Elsah, Dow, Grafton,...
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