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.
EDWARDSVILLE – A restaurant and bar in downtown Edwardsville is allowed to continue selling alcohol under its new ownership. Edwardsville City Council members on May 19, 2026 unanimously approved a Class C liquor license for Suhas Mandavalli, the current owner of the Foundry Public House...
GODFREY – Godfrey residents will soon be surveyed on what they want to see in a future recreation center. Erin Morris with AAIC, the architectural firm chosen to lead the rec reation center project , gave Village Board members an update on May 18, 2026 regarding the firm’s six-phase...
WOOD RIVER – Exciting events are coming up this summer in Wood River following a $10,000 donation towards a July 3 drone show and city approval of other event requests. At the May 18, 2026 Wood River City Council meeting , Tiffany James with Midwest Members Credit Union presented Mayor...
JERSEYVILLE – As a deeply involved student-athlete, Brogan Kanallakan is looking ahead to a bright future. For his respectful nature and hard work from athletics to academics, Kanallakan is being honored as a May 2026 Medford Wealth Management Student of the Month for Jersey Community High...
JERSEYVILLE – From running his own business to helping others on the tennis court, Michael Roberts is a positive example for his fellow Jersey Panthers. For his leadership in school, sports, and beyond, Roberts is being recognized as a May 2026 Medford Wealth Management Student of the Month...
ALTON – An Alton resident who allegedly fired a weapon in a densely populated neighborhood, fled on foot from police, and more, faces his latest set of felony charges in Madison County. Joseph B. Davis, 57, of Alton, was charged on May 14, 2026 with one count each of unlawful possession of...
GODFREY – Godfrey trustees agreed to move forward with a study to possibly build a new shared use path. At their May 19, 2026 meeting , Village Board members unanimously approved up to $9,900 for Oates Associates to perform a concept plan study for a potential shared use path near the F.E...
BETHALTO – A Bethalto man accused of causing a police officer’s injury during a high-speed police chase remains in custody on his latest set of felony charges. Taylor J. Leonard, 32, of Bethalto, was charged on May 11, 2026 with three Class 4 felony counts of aggravated fleeing or attempting...
GODFREY – A new shared-use path in Godfrey may soon be in the early planning stages. Village trustees are set to consider a proposal from Oates Associates to perform a concept plan study for a new shared-use path at a not-to-exceed cost of $9,900 at their May 19, 2026 meeting. The proposed...
HIGHLAND – Highland area families and circus fans have a chance to win four free tickets to the all-new Carden Circus Spectacular. Coming to the Madison County Fairgrounds at 2025 Park Hill Drive in Highland, the family-fun circus festivities are set for Thursday, May 28, 2026, starting at...
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