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 — The Haskell House in Alton is set to host a series of festive events this December, offering community members a chance to celebrate the holiday season. Margaret Hopkins, a spokesperson for the Haskell House, said from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7, the playhouse will welcome Santa...
EDWARDSVILLE — The National Art Honors Society at Edwardsville High School hosted an after-school workshop on candle making this week, inviting all students to participate in the event titled "Teach Your Craft." The workshop, led by N.A.H.S. secretary Charlotte Welch, took place recently...
ALTON - Alton High School will host a Restorative Practices Program on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., aimed at addressing conflict resolution and community support among youth. The event, located at Alton High School at 4200 Humbert Road in Godfrey, is sponsored by the Alton...
COLLINSVILLE — Talesha Gilmore showcased her scoring prowess on Tuesday night, Nov. 19, 2024, leading the Collinsville Lady Kahoks to a dominant 88-4 victory over Cahokia in their season opener. The Kahoks girls scored the first 65 points of the contest. The Lady Kahoks, playing on their hom...
EAST ST. LOUIS - East St. Louis School District 189 has announced that Ashley Daniels, a physical education teacher at Annette Officer Elementary School, has been recognized as one of Emerson’s 2024 Excellence in Teaching Award honorees. This recognition highlights her commitment to education...
COLUMBIA - Both Savannah Hildebrand and Makenna Witham scored 13 points each, and it was enough to take Triad to a win in its girls basketball season opener Tuesday night, Nov. 19, 2024, over Marquette Catholic 57-27 in the Columbia Tip-Off Classic Tuesday night at the Columbia gym. Although...
ALTON - Alton High School has announced the hiring of Brian Byrd as the Head Boys Track Coach, effective for the spring season of 2025. Byrd, a graduate of East St. Louis Sr. High School, brings a wealth of experience to the role, having served as an Assistant Coach in the school's Redbird football...
GLEN CARBON – The Village will be hosting its first Heritage Winter Market at the Glen Carbon Heritage Museum located at 124 School Street on Sat., Nov. 30. Happening from 5pm-8pm, the winter market kicks off the holiday season with shopping, food, drinks, caroling, horse-carriage...
O'FALLON — O'Fallon Township High School District 203 has announced that Kristin Strubhart has been awarded the 2024 Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award. This recognition highlights her exceptional contributions as a teacher in both the Social Studies and Career and Technical Education (CTE)...
GRAFTON — Mayor Mike Morrow has officially filed his petition to seek a second term in office during the Consolidated Election scheduled for April 1, 2025. The announcement comes as Morrow expresses gratitude for the support he has received from the community throughout his first term. “I...
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