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.
ST. LOUIS – The City of St. Louis announced on Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, that Jennifer Clemons-Abdullah is no longer serving as the Corrections Commissioner. The decision to separate her employment was effective immediately. “Today, Jennifer Clemons-Abdullah’s employment with the City...
BELLEVILLE — Belleville Police have been investigating a large fight and shots fired incident that occurred on Dec. 13, 2024, in the first block of South 53rd Street over the past week. The altercation involved multiple individuals and vehicles, leading to the discharge of firearms from a blac...
ST. LOUIS – Multiple individuals were injured when a vehicle struck them Sunday evening, Dec. 22, 2024, outside the popular Ted Drewes custard stand in south St. Louis. The incident occurred around 8 p.m. in the parking lot near Chippewa Street, resulting in at least one critical injury among...
JERSEY - Jersey Community High School's wrestling team secured a notable victory at the Chaminade Tournament, held recently, amassing a total of 194.5 points. The event showcased the skills of several athletes from the team, contributing to their overall success. Maddox Williams and Shea Herrera...
ALTON — A car fire at approximately 12:32 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, drew a quick response from the Alton Fire Department. The incident occurred at the intersection of Homer Adams Parkway and Alton Square Mall Drive. Alton Police reported that the situation did not involve any criminal...
ALTON — Hiram's Bar is preparing for its annual Christmas Toy Giveaway, scheduled for 4 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024. The event aims to support children in need within the community by providing toys and food. Hiram Lewis, the owner of Hiram's Bar, expressed optimism about this year's...
ALTON — Alton Firefighters Local 1255 is set to host its 8th Annual Turkey Giveaway from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, at the Crisis Food Center located at 21 E. 6th Street in Alton. This year’s event will feature a drive-up format, allowing families to receive a turkey and...
ROXANA 56, EAST ALTON-WOOD RIVER 28: In the backyard rivalry game at EAWR Memorial Gym, Roxana led wire-to-wire to gain the Cahokia Conference Mississippi Division win. The Shells' Daisy Daugherty has been a star in several games, but in this one she led all scorers with 18 points. Rpxama's Ava...
ALTON - Marquette Catholic defeated rival Father McGivney Catholic 34-19 on Thursday night, Dec. 19, 2024, at Marquette. Marquette head coach Whitney Sykes said her team played "extremely well on the defensive side" and that was a key to the big win. "Our energy was great!" she said. "And we never...
TULSA, Okla. — Rainn Hoelting, a 15-year-old aspiring Collinsville musician, achieved a dream moment on Dec. 12, 2024, when he performed alongside country star Zach Bryan at the BOK Center in Tulsa. The sold-out venue, which holds 19,000 fans, was electrified as Hoelting joined Bryan for a renditio...
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