Dalton Brown joined Riverbender.com in January of 2022. He grew up in Jerseyville and graduated from Jersey Community High School in 2017. Dalton earned a bachelor’s degree from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) with a major in Mass Communications and a minor in Political Science.
During his time at SIUE, Dalton worked as a Copy Editor for The Alestle, the university’s news organization with print and online operations. As a small, student-run newspaper, he often found himself filling the role of reporter and writer and regularly wrote news, lifestyle, and opinion pieces for The Alestle. He received recognition from the Illinois College Press Association for his writing.
Dalton also interned at The Hauser Group, a St. Louis-based Public Relations firm with several clients around the Greater St. Louis area and beyond. During his internship, he wrote newsletter content, social media posts, and several press releases which were featured in publications including Riverbender.com, the Alton Telegraph, the St. Louis Business Journal, and more.
Dalton now covers local business, government/politics, crime, and general news for Riverbender.com.
JERSEYVILLE – As Election Night wraps up on April 1, 2025, here’s a look at the few contested races that took place across Jersey County. School Board Races Five candidates competed for four open spots on the Board of Education for Jersey Community Unit School District (CUSD) #100,...
ST. CLAIR COUNTY – Voters from across St. Clair County cast their votes in the April 1, 2025 consolidated elections. Here’s a first look at the unofficial Election Night results: Collinsville Sees City Council Contest The race for Collinsville City Council saw four candidates compete...
BELLEVILLE – As unofficial results roll in from election night on April 1, 2025, it appears Belleville voters have elected a new mayor. The City of Belleville saw multiple contested races this spring, including those for Mayor, City Clerk, and Second and Fifth Ward Alderpersons....
CARROLLTON – Greene County voters saw a series of mayoral and aldermanic contests on their local ballots, as unofficial results have been announced for the April 1, 2025 elections. City of Greenfield While the county seat of Carrollton didn’t see any contested races this election...
ALTON – Alton Mayor David Goins recently appeared on Our Daily Show! on Riverbender.com for our State of the Race 2025 interview series with local candidates for public office. Goins outline d key accomplishments from his first term and his vision and goals for a second...
WOOD RIVER – An Alton man charged with breaking into a Wood River home and stealing a firearm from inside has been ordered to remain in custody. Aaron S. Basham, 33, of Alton, was charged on March 24, 2025 with residential burglary (a Class 1 felony) and possession of a weapon by a felon (...
ST. JACOB – A man from St. Jacob faces major felony charges after sending multiple videos of child pornography through an online messaging platform. Andrew S. Bailey, 45, of St. Jacob, Ill. was charged on March 25, 2025 with five counts of child pornography, each Class X felonies. From May...
ALTON – Tiana Gipson, candidate for Ward 2 Alderwoman and the Alton School Board , stopped by Our Daily Show! on Riverbender.com to share more about her experience and priorities ahead of the April 1, 2025 elections. Gipson was appointed to the Alton Community Unit School District #11...
JERSEYVILLE – Jerseyville-area sewing enthusiasts of all experience levels are invited to the Jersey County Arts Council (JCAC) for a series of informal events with support, sewing machines, and more. “Bring Your Own Project” sessions will be open from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the...
ALTON – Ward 2 Alderwoman Carolyn MacAfee outlined her priorities, goals, and more for our State of the Race 2025 coverage as she seeks re-election for another term in the upcoming April 1, 2025 elections. In addition to serving on the board of Pride, Inc. since 1984, MacAfee has been Alton’s...
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