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 – Alton officials are one step closer to seeking over $288,000 in grant funds to improve parks around the city. Committee of the Whole members unanimously approved a resolution on March 23, 2026 authorizing city officials to apply for Park Commission Funds from Madison County. The...
ALTON – Alton officials have taken the first step towards allowing Sunday liquor sales to start one hour earlier. Alton Committee of the Whole members voted 6-1 to pass a resolution to introduce an ordinance amending a section of the Alton City Code regarding liquor licenses at their March...
EDWARDSVILLE – A Louisiana man accused of soliciting a teen victim and sharing child pornography via iMessage remains in custody in Madison County. Kendal J. Workman, 22, of Metairie, La., was charged on Dec. 18, 2025 with two counts of child pornography (both Class X felonies) and one...
GRANITE CITY – A local man accused of robbing a Facebook Marketplace buyer after arranging to sell them a gaming system faces a felony charge. Ayden R. Freeman, 21, of Roxana, was charged on March 12, 2026 with one count of aggravated robbery, a Class 1 felony. On Feb. 23, 2026, Freeman...
EAST ALTON – A local woman accused of stealing more than $14,000 from the East Alton Ice Arena as an employee faces felony charges after a “lengthy investigation.” Kathryn R. McKeon, 39, of Alton, was charged on March 18, 2026 with two Class 2 felony counts of theft of property...
JERSEYVILLE – Mallory Plunk plans to educate others while practicing her artistic talents. As an accomplished artist and student teacher, Plunk has been named a March 2026 Medford Wealth Management Student of the Month for Jersey Community High School. Now in her senior year at JCHS, Plunk...
JERSEYVILLE – One vehicle overturned during a two-car collision in Jerseyville with multiple injuries reported on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Major John Wimmersberg of the Jerseyville Police Department said the crash was called in at 1:01 p.m. and involved a white Nissan Altima and blue Dodge...
JERSEYVILLE – From the classroom to cross country, Luca Derrick demonstrates Jersey Panther excellence. For his hard work and consistency in athletics and academics, Derrick has been named a March 2026 Medford Wealth Management Student of the Month for Jersey Community High School. As...
GODFREY – Godfrey officials have chosen an architectural firm to propose plans for a recreation center. At the March 18, 2026 Village Board meeting, trustees unanimously agreed to start negotiations and request a proposal from AAIC Inc., the architectural firm chosen to lead the Godfrey...
EDWARDSVILLE – A section of St. Louis Street in Edwardsville is set to become a pedestrian plaza and outdoor recreation space. City Council members voted 5-1 to pass a $3.95 million contract with S.M. Wilson for the construction of Goshen Commons on March 16, 2026. Alderman William Krause...
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