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 — In the wake of a significant mine subsidence that caused a sinkhole in Alton, Alton Mayor David Goins spoke on Our Daily Show! with host C.J. Nasello about his thoughts on the situation. Goins provided updates on the ongoing efforts to ensure public safety and restore normalcy. Right...
A global internet outage involving Microsoft disrupted banks, first responders, credit unions, flights, media outlets, and companies on Friday morning, July 19, 2024. The outage grounded flights across the U.S., Australia, Europe, India, and other regions. Retail outlets, railway companies, and hospitals...
EAST ST. LOUIS — Firefighters in East St. Louis faced a challenging day on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, as they responded to multiple emergencies, including numerous water rescues, amid widespread flooding. Members of the East St. Louis Fire Department were stretched thin as they dealt...
CAHOKIA HEIGHTS — Amid ongoing recovery efforts, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) and representatives from the Army Corps of Engineers are set to visit the flood-stricken Parkside neighborhood of Cahokia Heights at 1:45 p.m. on Friday, July 19, 2024, CDT. The visit aims to assess the impact...
GODFREY - The Illinois Esprit 10u fastpitch softball team secured a commendable second-place finish at the USSSA Class C National Championship in Branson, Mo., held from July 8-13, 2024. The team, hailing from Godfrey, demonstrated resilience and skill, battling through four elimination games on Championshi...
NASHVILLE — Washington County experienced unprecedented flooding on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, causing widespread damage and disruption. The Washington County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is working to assist residents in the aftermath. "We've never seen such rapid flooding in such ...
EDWARDSVILLE - Adam Kirk, a current student at Cassens Elementary, achieved a remarkable victory at the Big Shark New Town Triathlon, securing the top spot in the kids overall race for ages 7-10 and the boys age 9-10 division with a time of 10:36. The Big Shark New Town Triathlon, a notable event...
HIGHLAND — The Highland Police Department has issued a scam alert regarding a solicitation request from an entity identifying itself as the National Police Association. The solicitation, which has recently come to the department's attention, falsely suggests that the Highland City Council...
SPRINGFIELD - A Sangamon County Sheriff's deputy has been indicted on multiple charges, including first-degree murder, in connection with the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey on July 6, 2024. Sangamon County State's Attorney John Milhiser announced the charges on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. Massey lived...
ST. LOUIS – Barry Manilow has announced that Dr. Melissa Gustafson-Hinds, the Band Director at O'Fallon Township High School, is the recipient of the St. Louis Manilow Music Project Teacher Award. Dr. Gustafson-Hinds will be honored during Manilow’s concert at the Enterprise Center in...
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