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.
EAST ST. LOUIS – The U.S. District Court announced today that a federal judge sentenced a former elementary school teacher to 10 years’ imprisonment after he admitted to soliciting child sexual abuse material (CSAM) from minors. Jonathan C. Villmer, Jr., 26, of New Baden, Illinois, wa...
EDWARDSVILLE - The recent Tiger Town Orchestra Consortium on Saturday, April 13, 2024, was rated a big success by organizers. Edwardsville High School Orchestra Director Victoria Voumard said: “Around 440 District 7 orchestra students grade 5-12 performed in the EHS gymnasium for the annual...
EDWARDSVILLE - Amelia Wilfong had a big day at the plate, collecting four hits and three RBIs, while Kylie Lintker struck out five in the circle as Edwardsville won Granite City 15-0 in a softball game played Thursday at the Edwardsville Sports Complex. The Tigers scored in every inning, getting...
EDWARDSVILLE - Both Bryce Beyers and Greyson Rathgeb had three hits and two RBIs each, while Tony Eberlin pitched five very solid innings, striking out five, as Edwardsville defeated Alton for the second night in a row, 13-3, in a Southwestern Conference game at Tom Pile Field. The Tigers ended th...
JERSEY - The Jersey County Sheriff's Office is investigating the tragic gunshot death of a juvenile after an emergency call on April 24, 2024. Jersey County Sheriff Nick Manns provided this narrative of the situation and the investigation: "On April 24, 2024 at 4:51 p.m. the Jersey County Sheriff’s...
ALTON - Cross country and track and field runner Ava Certa has continued to show improvement in her highly successful career as an Explorers’ athlete. She has been a three-time state qualifier in track, a Silver Medallion recipient, and captured Team Academic Awards in both cross country and...
ALTON - Braden Kline was a key player for Marquette Catholic’s basketball boys this past season with his shooting abilities, but also with his passing skills and play on the defensive side of the game. On Wednesday, April 24, 2024, he announced he would attend Southwestern Illinois College i...
ALTON - The City of Alton and Alton Steel on Monday, April 29, 2024, will announce a partnership to dedicate new playground equipment at Milton Park at 4402 Aberdeen Ave. in Alton. A dedication ceremony is set for the City of Alton and Alton Steel Partner to Improve Milton Park Playground for 4 p.m...
ALTON - Marquette Catholic’s Scott Vickery has had a strong athletic career over his four years in high school. For area fans, the positive thing is he will continue to play baseball at Lewis and Clark Community College in Godfrey. The 6-foot-3 Vickrey is a basketball, soccer and baseball...
GODFREY - Marquette Catholic’s Mike Wilson has decided to continue his golf career at Lewis and Clark Community College. He recently signed a letter of intent to attend L&C. He is a Tucker’s Automotive Repair & Tire Male Athlete of the Month for the Explorers. He said he decided to...
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