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.
CARROLLTON - Brady Carroll, a recent graduate of Carrollton High School, has made a name for himself in the competitive world of trap shooting. Despite his recent achievements, Carroll remains modest about his performance at a national level, where he placed 13th in the country. "I was proud of it,...
TROY — Three local students have been selected to sing in Europe through The Illinois Ambassadors of Music program and are seeking the community’s assistance with the funds needed to make the trip in 2025. Riley Hansen of Troy, Lyndsy Janning of Troy, and Becky Dumar of Marine have bee...
ALTON - Tony and Amanda Hawkins, high school sweethearts from Alton, are on a new chapter in their lives as they move to Sawyerville. The couple, who met on Nov. 25, 2005, and married on May 17, 2008, closed on their first house on July 24, 2024. "We are high school sweethearts! We met my senior yea...
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS — Sgt. Robert Belba and Officer Molly Muennich of the Fairview Heights Police Department congratulated local resident Brice Travis on his recent achievement of earning the Eagle Scout award. The recognition took place during a ceremony, where Travis was also presented...
WOOD RIVER - East Alton-Wood River High School senior Kaidence Reef has earned three consecutive all-conference honors for the Oilers in soccer. Oilers head girls soccer coach Diane Cox rates Reef the squad’s “best player.” Reef is a Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete...
EAST ALTON — Travis Skinner is a sprinter who has significant potential for the East Alton-Wood River Oilers in the future. Skinner is a Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete of the Month for the Oilers. Skinner, a sprinter, has demonstrated remarkable progress in his performance this year...
EAST ALTON — The Annual Madison County Illinois Scanner Page Food Drive is now underway, with donations being collected until Aug. 31, 2024, at various locations throughout the county. This community initiative, spearheaded by Chris Rhodes, a correspondent for Riverbender.com, aims to gather...
CASEYVILLE – A black bear was spotted by several residents today from East O’Fallon Drive to Tanglewood Estates in Caseyville, prompting local authorities to issue a public advisory. The Caseyville Police Department alerted the community about the sighting through a statement, advising...
EDWARDSVILLE - Three dynamic jewelry artists will create positive attention at the upcoming Edwardsville Art Fair on Sept. 27-29, 2024, at City Park. These are three artists who will appear and comments about their artwork: Artist #1 Artist Name: Venus Cramer Artist Medium: Jewelry...
MARYLAND HEIGHTS, Mo. — Rapper and St. Louis icon Nelly was arrested Wednesday morning, Aug. 7, 2024, in St. Louis County, officials said. Nelly, whose birth name is Cornell Haynes II, was taken into custody around 5 a.m. by the Missouri State Highway Patrol's Gaming Division at the Hollywood...
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