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.
PIASA - Shelly Robinson, a dedicated educator at Southwestern High School in Piasa, is making strides in technology education and career preparation for students in grades 9 through 12. With 31 years of teaching experience, Robinson has established herself as a leader in the field, particularly i...
JERSEY - Students at Jersey Community Unit School District No. 100 showcased their skills recently at the FCCLA Section 8 competition, marking a significant milestone for the newly established chapter of the Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA). Students competed in various...
EDWARDSVILLE - Herb Martin led three Edwardsville players in double figures with 17 points as the Tigers clinched the Southwestern Conference championship outright with a 57-40 Senior Night win over Belleville West Friday night at Lucco-Jackson Gym. In the annual pregame ceremonies, the Class...
BELLEVILLE – The Illinois State Police (ISP) have charged a 28-year-old Belleville man with multiple felonies, including attempted murder, following a shooting incident that occurred on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025. Chase A. Powers faces six charges stemming from an altercation with law enforcement...
WHITE HALL – Calhoun's girls basketball team claimed the North Greene Regional championship with a decisive 53-37 victory over Nokomis on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, at White Hall. The Warriors showcased their offensive prowess, led by Kate Zipprich and Aubrey Gilman, who scored 13 and 10 points,...
GRANITE CITY - Talia Norman led three Alton players in double figures with 27 points as the Redbirds defeated Quincy 65-40 to win the IHSA Class 4A Granite City girls basketball regional Friday night at Granite City Memorial Gym. The Redbirds jumped out to a big lead in the first quarter by usin...
GLEN CARBON - Izzie Vernasky emerged as the leading scorer for the Father McGivney Griffins with 8 points in a 45-27 loss in the IHSA Class 1A Farina South Central Regional title matchup against Brownstown. Zoe Oller, Peyton Ellis and Layla Tobin had 4 points apiece. Julia Behrmann was next with ...
BELLEVILLE — Belleville police are investigating a stabbing incident that occurred at a Wal-Mart on Greenmount Commons on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025. Belleville officers responded to a call at 7:55 p.m. on Thursday and discovered two victims, an adult male and an adult female, at the scene....
EAST ST. LOUIS - Early Friday morning, Feb. 21, 2025, East St. Louis Senior High School received a bomb threat via email, prompting immediate action from school officials and law enforcement. The school canceled classes and rerouted arriving students and staff to a safe location while authorities conducte...
EDWARDSVILLE - Dean Schlarman and Luke Thomlinson scored power play goals early in the second period, but it was Balke Huneke’s goal with 1.3 seconds left in the period that was the big goal, as Edwardsville swept St. John Vianney Catholic in their Mississippi Valley Club Hockey Association...
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