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.
JERSEYVILLE — Jersey Community High School junior Meredith Gray and senior Ari Leslie have been recognized for their outstanding performances in athletics, earning honorable mention All-Mississippi Valley Conference selections and also being named Sparklight Female Athletes of the Month. Gray...
O'FALLON - During a recent O'Fallon City Council meeting, the O'Fallon Police Department (OPD) received recognition from the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police for successfully completing the Illinois Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (ILEAP). This marks a significant achievement for the...
HARDIN — Jean Heil, the principal of Calhoun Elementary School, is not only dedicated to her role as an educator but also brings her passion for music into the classroom. Recently, she took her third- and fourth-grade students to an Alton Symphony Orchestra Children's Concert at Lewis and...
ALTON - Junior Cameron Golike has emerged as one of the key players for Marquette Catholic High School's boys basketball team this season. Golike has been recognized for his achievements in basketball, particularly for being named to the All-Tournament Team during the recent Roxanna Hoopsgiving...
TUESDAY-WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10-11, PLAY IT AGAIN SPORTS SCOREBOARD WEDNESDAY'S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL Granite City 56, Riverview Gardens 49 Hardin Calhoun 51, White Hall North Greene 40 GIRLS BASKETBALL Carlinville 53, Bunker Hill 24 Red Bud 44, Belleville West 13 Hillsboro...
WOOD RIVER — Don and Mary Elledge have once again demonstrated their commitment to community service by donating two bicycles to the Wood River Police Department for distribution during the Christmas season. The couple delivered the bikes, one designated for a boy and the other for a girl,...
COLLINSVILLE — A 73-year-old woman from Collinsville died Sunday evening, Dec. 8, 2024, after being struck by a vehicle while walking on Troy Road, according to Madison County Coroner Nicholas P. Novacich. Patricia A. Green was hit in the 400 block of Troy Road around 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 8, 2024....
ALTON - Marquette Catholic High School routed the Maryville Christian boys 52-26 on Tuesday night, Dec. 10, 2024. The Explorers came out with a 13-5 first-quarter lead, then were ahead 34-7 at the half. Marquette led 41-18 at the end of three and outscored Maryville 11-8 in the final quarter for th...
COLLINSVILLE — The Collinsville Police Department conducted a series of alcohol and tobacco compliance checks on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024, aimed at reducing underage consumption of these substances. The initiative targeted a dozen local retail establishments in an effort to deter sales to minors....
JERSEYVILLE - Calhoun's girls edged a nearby rival Jersey 48-36 in a girls' basketball contest on Tuesday night, Dec. 10, 2024. Jersey's Meredith Gray led all scorers with 18 points and Cali Breden and Makenna Brunaugh each had five points. Ella Smith had four points and Neely Goetten an...
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