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 - Golden Corral in Alton, Illinois, will close permanently on April 30, 2026, according to a notice posted on the restaurant’s door, ending what some customers described as a long-standing routine. In the sign addressed to customers, the restaurant said it is giving a two-week notice...
EDWARDSVILLE — Sutton Leas piled up four hits and drove in five runs as Edwardsville withstood multiple O’Fallon rallies for a 15-10 Southwestern Conference baseball win Friday evening at Tom Pile Field. Edwardsville built an 8-1 lead after two innings and led 12-4 after three. The teams...
EDWARDSVILLE — A two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Buchanan and Park in Edwardsville blocked the road for a period of time Friday morning, April 17, 2026, according to Cathy Hensley, a spokesperson for the City of Edwardsville. “At least one person was reportedly injured in the...
WOOD RIVER - Von Dell Gallery and Studios in Wood River, Illinois, will mark its 10th anniversary with a public celebration Saturday, April 18, 2026, featuring artist demonstrations and refreshments, owner Gary Von Dell Conrad said. The event is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the gallery, 102...
ALTON — Alton Police arrested two men accused of separate aggravated battery incidents involving juvenile girls on Monday, April 13, 2026, in Alton, authorities said, on Friday, April 17, 2026, crediting the victims’ reports and a surveillance review for helping investigators quickly...
JERSEYVILLE - Journalism and yearbook students from Jersey Community Unit School District No. 100 earned multiple placements Saturday, April 11, 2026, at the IHSA Journalism Sectional competition, with four students advancing to the IHSA State Tournament, the district said. At the sectional...
EDWARDSVILLE/BELLEVILLE - Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul has charged the former owner of Zapp Thai Restaurant Inc. in Edwardsville, alleging he defrauded the state of more than $100,000 in sales tax revenue, authorities said. The Attorney General’s office charged Saran Puribhat, 54...
BETHALTO — Bethalto Police Chief Jason Lamb has been placed on paid administrative leave, according to the Bassett-Gabriel Law Office. The law firm confirmed Friday morning, April 17, 2026, that Lamb is on paid administrative leave. Bassett & Gabriel Law Office, PC is the Village Of Bethalto...
ALTON - The Alton Police Department said charges have been filed in connection with a shots-fired investigation stemming from an April 11, 2026, incident on East 4th Street, citing the use of video evidence and license plate reader technology to identify vehicles involved. “This case is...
GLEN CARBON - Harper Dettmers, Hayden Etcheson, and Emerson Isringhausen all found the back of the net, while Peyton Ellis made four saves in goal as she and Addison Ronk shared the clean sheet as Father McGivney Catholic won its eighth match on the trot in taking a 3-0 win over Civic Memorial...
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