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.
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...
ALTON – A free new outdoor workout center is officially coming to the Alton riverfront. Alton City Council members on Wednesday unanimously approved an intergovernmental agreement between the city and Alton Township. Under the agreement, the township will provide $100,000 for the construction...
ALTON – Two Alton organizations have joined forces to help promote the city and keep it beautiful with a T-shirt fundraising campaign. Carolyn MacAfee and Missy Kasten with Pride, Inc., joined Cory Jobe, president and CEO of the Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau on Our Daily Show! on...
GLEN CARBON – The Glen Carbon Police Department gained four new officers on Tuesday night as each were sworn in and introduced to the community. At this week’s Village Board meeting, Mayor Bob Marcus administered the official oaths for new officers Zachary Keplar, Keonta Lane, Myron...
JERSEYVILLE – A man from Godfrey is the subject of a Jersey County criminal case after committing home repair fraud against a Jerseyville resident. Scott A. Pritchard, 37, of Godfrey, was charged on March 18, 2025 with one count of home repair fraud, a Class 4 felony. On Feb. 25, 2025, Pritchard...
JERSEYVILLE – With the April 1, 2025 municipal elections just one week away, here’s a look at what Jersey County voters can expect to see on their ballots. Jersey County won’t see many contested races this election, with most candidates running for township or school board positions....
ALTON – The City of Alton is set to move forward with an agreement for a new Fitness Court with funding from Alton Township. As previously reported on Riverbender.com , a resolution on Monday’s Committee of the Whole agenda concerned an intergovernmental agreement between the city an...
JERSEYVILLE – A man from Highland faces a felony after attacking an elderly victim in Jersey County. Loren J. Chassels, 53, of Highland, was charged on March 18, 2025 with one count of aggravated battery, a Class 2 felony. On March 12, 2025, Chassels allegedly caused bodily harm to an elderly...
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