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.
ALTON – Charges have been formally filed against an 18-year-old male in connection with a shooting incident that occurred on Jan. 28, 2025, in the 2100 block of State Street in Alton. The Alton Police Department announced today that Brandon A. Gray, a resident of Alton, has been charged wit...
BELLEVILLE — Amanda Kemezys, a former standout player at St. Louis University, is making her mark as a coach for the Belleville East Lancers girls' basketball team, which has seen significant improvement this season. The Lancers, now boasting a 17-8 record, secured a narrow 49-47 victory over...
EDWARDSVILLE - Alandyn Simmons led Edwardsville with 15 points, while Lainey McFarlin added 14 points, including a pair of big threes late, but Belleville East held off a fourth-quarter Edwardsville rally, blocking a three-point shot in the final seconds to hold on to a 49-47 win for the Lancers...
ALTON - Hank McClaine, a middle distances to distance runner at Alton High School, secured first place in the 5K Alton Great River Road Run, hosted by the Alton Road Runners Club, on a cold and snowy day just after Thanksgiving. McClaine completed the course with a time of 16:02.0, showcasing his stron...
ALTON - The East End Improvement Association is set to host candidate forums for Alton and Godfrey aldermanic, trustee, and mayoral candidates. On February 4, 2025, at the Great Rivers Hotel in Alton, the Alton candidates will introduce themselves and speak on their platforms. On February 11, 2025,...
BETHALTO — Civic Memorial High School's boys basketball team won its 15th game of the 2024-2025 campaign on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, at home, continuing a very successful season for the Eagles. CM secured a decisive 79-49 victory over the Hilltoppers. The win improved the Eagles' overall record...
ALTON - Alton Police Chief Jarrett Ford has announced that a suspect is in custody after the shooting in the 2100 block of State Street in Alton on Tuesday night, Jan. 28, 2025. The Alton Police were notified that a person had been shot at 8:11 p.m. on Tuesday night. Chief Ford said physical evidence...
EAST ST. LOUIS - East St. Louis School District 189 has announced a revised school calendar to compensate for lost instructional time due to inclement weather in January. The decision comes after the district utilized all five eLearning days permitted by the Illinois State Board of Education, along...
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MO. — Detrice Young, a 56-year-old resident of the 10500 block of Castle Drive, faces serious charges following the death of a 4-year-old girl, Aubreeyonna Muex, who was shot in the chest on Jan. 27, 2025. The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney's Office charged Young with...
ALTON — Tiana Gipson, a candidate for the Alton School Board, will host a Meet and Greet from 6 to 9 p.m. on Monday, February 3, 2025, at the Alton VFW located at 4445 North Alby Street. Gipson was appointed to the Alton School Board in 2023. She emphasized her commitment to the Alton community,...
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