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.
JERSEY COUNTY - A driver lost his life in a crash on Sunday in Jersey County. At 11:38 a.m. on Sunday, May 3, 2026, the Jersey County Sheriff's Office received a report of an accident with injuries on Delhi Road near Hill Drive. Jersey County Sheriff Nick Manns said the investigation determined tha...
GLEN CARBON - Father McGivney Catholic High School’s boys volleyball team earned a second-place finish at the First Baptist Academy Eagle Classic, with several players receiving tournament honors recently. The Griffins have eight wins this season and are 4-2 in Gateway Metro Conferenc...
ST. CLAIR COUNTY - St. Clair County emergency officials activated outdoor warning sirens across the county Monday afternoon, May 4, 2026, after a report of a possible tornado in Smithton near a school. The National Weather Service in St. Louis later said the decision was based on visible storm...
BELLEFONTAINE NEIGHBORS, MO. — A man accused of fleeing a crash that killed three people, including a Ritenour High School prom queen , on Friday, May 1, 2026, was charged Monday, May 4, 2026, in St. Louis County. The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office charged Devin Daugherty...
GODFREY - The 18th annual Christmas in July fundraiser is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on July 24, 2026, at Freer Auto Body at 4512 N. Alby St., Godfrey, with organizers seeking raffle ticket sellers to support local families in need through purchases that fund personal hygiene items, coats,...
EDWARDSVILLE - Amy L. Bryant, 43, of Madison County, Illinois, has been charged with five counts of criminal sexual assault of a male minor, according to a charging document filed on Monday, May 4, 2026, by the Madison County State’s Attorney Office. Thomas A. Haine, the state’s attorney...
BUNKER HILL - Corbin Carlson was magnificent for the Bunker Hill Minutemen on Friday, May 1, 2026, cracking three hits in a 13-2 win in five innings over Lebanon. Pitcher Brennan Fulton was also sensational on the mound for Bunker Hill in a complete game. He allowed only four hits and two runs over...
ST. LOUIS - Three women, including a Ritenour High School senior - Jordyn Williams - who had recently been crowned prom queen, were killed Friday night, May 1, 2026, in a three-vehicle crash on Lewis and Clark Boulevard in St. Louis County. The crash was reported at 8:32 p.m. May 1, 2026, on southbound...
ALTON/GODFREY/MACOUPIN COUNTY - Thunderstorms that developed late Sunday night, May 3, 2026, dropped large hail across parts of Southwest Illinois, and more rounds of storms could follow into Tuesday, May 5, 2026, according to Jarod Maples, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in St...
SUNDAY, MAY 3 PLAY IT AGAIN SPORTS SCOREBOARD BASEBALL Jackson, Mo. 11, O'Fallon 4 (at Busch Stadium) SOFTBALL FRIDAY'S RESULT Sparta 11, Okawville 1 MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL Los Angeles Dodgers 4, St. Louis Cardinals 1 Minnesota Twins 4, Toronto Blue Jays 3 New...
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