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.
GODFREY - Madison County Sheriff's Deputies responded to the area of Airport Road at Evan Par Lane, Godfrey, on Monday, May 20, 2024, for a single-vehicle rollover traffic crash. Madison County Chief Deputy Sheriff Marcos Pulido said a preliminary investigation revealed that the driver of this vehicl...
GLEN CARBON - Father McGivney Catholic head girls track coach Jim Helton could not have been more pleased with his squad's perfect performance at the 2024 IHSA Class 1A State Championship in girls track and field on Saturday, May 18, 2024. The Lady Griffins maximized two relays and seven individual...
ELDRED - Kathy's Corner announced that effective Friday, May 24, 2024, the business will be closed indefinitely at the 51 Blufff Street location in Eldred, IL. Kathy's Corner released this statement about the closure: "Dear customers, friends, and family, it is with much sadness and relief...
WOOD RIVER - An autopsy following the gunshot wound death of a man in Wood River revealed the victim was an 18-year-old Edwardsville male. The man has been identified after a Madison County Coroner's Office investigation as Kaden W. Topal. The calls for first responders came in at 11:59 on Thursday,...
COTTAGE HILLS - A 30-year-old Cottage Hills woman perished from injuries after a fatal vehicle accident on 8th Street in East St. Louis on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. Kandice Marie Spink (Smith) was the victim of the accident in East St. Louis. St. Clair County Coroner Calvin Dye, Sr., released the woman’s...
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney announced on Sunday, May 19, 2024, that the office has issued charges on suspect Antwon Hunter, 25 years of age, of the 8800 block of St. Cyr Drive in St Louis, Mo., 63136, for one count Attempted Assault First Degree or Attempt...
MONTGOMERY COUNTY - Illinois State Police has released information about a crash involving a commercial motor vehicle on Interstate 55 northbound at Milepost 52 in Montgomery County. The accident occurred at 8:29 a.. on May 18, 2024. ISP said preliminary information indicates the following occurred:...
ALTON - Maggie Young scored at the end of a pretty passing play in the 37th minute, and the Edwardsville defense and goalie Genny Burroughs made the goal stand up as the Tigers defeated Granite City 1-0 to win the IHSA Class 3A girls soccer final Saturday afternoon at Alton's Public School Stadium....
CHARLESTON - Father McGivney Catholic Head Girls Track Coach Jim Helton said the Lady Griffins Track and Field team did an excellent job navigating the high stakes "lose and go home" IHSA State preliminaries at Eastern Illinois University on Thursday, May 16, 2024, in Charleston. The Griffins' Elen...
JERSEY COUNTY - The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office announced Friday morning, May 17, 2024, that it regretted informing the public that the body of a missing teenager from Calhoun was found north of Pere Marquette State Park in Jersey County on Thursday, May 16, 2024. Officials said...
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