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Answer Midwest Chosen as One of Area’s Top Businesses
Featured in the St. Louis Business Monthly "Top 20 Under 20"
11/18/2009 (read more)
Eat, Drink & Be Merry!
Alton Marketplace & Downtown Alton Inc. to serve up local flavor at the Taste of Downtown
11/18/2009 (read more)
"American Idol" Star & Award-Winning Vocals Come to Madison County
Luke Menard & "Chapter 6" to Perform in Bethalto
11/18/2009 (read more)
Work on “Worden’s Community Park” Continues
Scheduled to open Spring of 2010
11/16/2009 (read more)
Maurices Celebrates Remodeled Store in Alton Square
The Celebration Begins Thursday, November 19th
11/12/2009 (read more)
Bounce Cheap Party Supply Store Hosts Thanksgiving Food
Drive
Donations Benefit Local Families
11/10/2009 (read more)
Three Rivers RV Becomes a Cruise America RV Rental Dealership
11/9/2009 (read more)
15th Annual Tree Lighting & the Taste of Downtown
Followed by Riverbender.com Community Center Open House!
11/9/2009 (read more)
MAKE YOUR GIFTS GIVE TWICE
BY SHOPPING AT THE OLD CATHEDRAL CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
11/2/2009 (read more)
American Family Insurance Agent Gerard Fischer
earns Distinguished Insurance Agency distinction from J.D. Power and Associates
11/2/2009 (read more)
Melanie Nolen & Nathan Ballard
Both Promoted Vice Presidents of First Cloverleaf Bank
10/30/2009 (read more)
THE WORLD'S LARGEST CHRISTMAS PROJECT
Bethalto Collection Center Hopes to Gather 11,000 Gift-Filled Shoe Boxes for Hurting Children Overseas
10/30/2009 (read more)
IMAGING CENTER OF ALTON AND PIASA PAIN CENTER TEAM UP
TO COLLECT FOOD FOR HOLIDAY SEASON
10/22/2009 (read more)
Alton Little Theater
Don't Drink the Water
10/19/2009 (read more)
13th Annual
Challenge of the Bluffs Run
10/14/2009 (read more)
GACA Honors 100th Birthday of Benny Goodman
with David Bennett and his Septet
10/14/2009 (read more)
Mother M. Ingeborg Rohner, F.S.G.M.
Celebrates Her Diamond Jubilee
10/13/2009 (read more)
La La Paw Loosa
Fundraiser for Alton Dog Park
10/12/2009 (read more)
Thelma Ball's
Lincoln's Soldiers Marched: From White Hall, Illinois
10/06/2009 (read more)
New Venue, New Conductor
New Traditions Underway at the Alton Symphony
Orchestra
10/07/2009 (read more)
ALTON SQUARE MALL TO HOST BIRTHDAY PARTIES
Located at The Eagle’s Nest Play Area
10/06/2009 (read more)
American Legion #564
Win Governor’s Hometown Award
10/06/2009 (read more)
October is declared
National Disability Employment Awareness Month
10/06/2009 (read more)
Riverbend Head Start & Family Services
National Charity Supports Riverbend Head Start & Family Services
10/01/2009 (read more)
Memorial Foundation kicks off
fifth-annual High School Blood Challenge
9/29/2009 (read more)
Local 9 Year Old Places 9th
in the 2009 United States National Water Ski Championship
9/25/2009 (read more)
St. Ambrose Church
Holding 18th Annual Applefest
9/25/2009 (read more)
4th Annual Drew Schmidt Memorial Golf Tournament
Thanks their sponsors
9/21/2009 (read more)
Alton Police
Launch new website
9/18/2009 (read more)
Mississippi Earthtones Plein Air Competition
Mississippi Earthtones Festival at Alton's Riverfront Amphitheater
9/14/2009 (read more)
Rep Jerry Costello
Meets with Local Mayors
9/11/2009 (read more)
Alton Amphitheater
HOSTS FIRST CATHOLIC MASS CELEBRATION
9/2/2009 (read more)
People in Business
QuickBooks and Bookkeeping Classes to be Offered at SIUE
8/28/2009 (read more)
REDBIRD NEST STUDENTS RULE AT ALTON HIGH EVENTS
Alton High’s Largest Student Club Keeps Growing
8/25/2009 (read more)
People in Business
Free Quickbooks Clinic
8/24/2009 (read more)
St. Mary's 10th Annual Golf Tournament
in need of Teams and Sponsors
8/24/2009 (read more)
Anorexia Nervosa
Natalie Needs Your Help
8/18/2009 (read more)
Head Start
Enrolling for Free Preschool
8/18/2009 (read more)
Alton Fire Department
Fire Safety Open House
8/13/2009 (read more)
Nothing Trivial in This Pursuit
Trivia Night Oct. 17 at Alton Memorial Hospital Benefits Relay For Life
8/13/2009 (read more)
Flooring Work Occurring Around Alton Memorial ED Area
Valet Service, Beeby Wing Entrance Provide Convenient Alternatives
8/13/2009 (read more)
Walgreens Take Care Clinic
Shingles Vaccine
8/13/2009 (read more)
RESIDENTS SOLD ON MAYOR'S DINNER AUCTION
AUTISM SPEAKS / SPECIAL OLYMPICS BENEFICIARIES
8/11/2009 (read more)
PIE Town Designs
Alton / Godfrey stop light clean-up
8/11/2009 (read more)
Meet SCORE
At Alton Square Mall's Hayner Library
8/11/2009 (read more)
Riverjam '09
at New Riverfront Amphitheater featuring Barlow Girl and Superchick
8/6/2009 (read more)
Neurologist Speaks at Alton Memorial Hospital Aug. 10
'Sleep, Memory, Moods, Self' at Red Hot Mamas Meeting
8/6/2009 (read more)
Villa Rose
Adds Newer, Bigger One-Bedroom Suites
8/5/2009 (read more)
Youth at Work 2009
The Coalition of Concerned Citizens
8/1/2009 (read more)
Joan Conrad and Donna Thaxton
honored for thirty years of teaching
8/1/2009 (read more)
MISSISSIPPI VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
CELEBRATES 35 YEARS
8/1/2009 (read more)
Hearse leads curious to Alton Cemetery
Mineral Springs Haunted Tours adds 'Pearl'
8/1/2009 (read more)
The Fountains IV
School Supply Drive
7/31/2009 (read more)
Jennifer Bishop School
School of Dance Opening
7/31/2009 (read more)
KSHE Summer Blood Drive
Alton Memorial Hospital
7/31/2009 (read more)
All-Star Baby
Alton Memorial Hospital Nurse Helps With Delivery in Ground Floor Hallway
7/29/2009 (read more)
First Clover Leaf Bank
Celebrated its 120th Birthday
7/17/2009 (read more)
RELOCATION OF THE RIDGE STREET SUB-STATION
From Ridge Street to Saint Clare’s Hospital
7/17/2009 (read more)
Alton Square Mall
Begins Hayner Library Rewards Program
7/8/2009 (read more)
The Big Gig 2009
BRINGING LOCAL SOUND DOWNTOWN
7/8/2009 (read more)
Relay For Life of Riverbend
Raises $105,878.17 in Fight Against Cancer
7/7/2009 (read more)
Alton Memorial Hospital
Men's Cancer Screening July 15
7/7/2009 (read more)
Gateway Energy & Coke Company
is hosting a Job Fair
7/7/2009 (read more)
Cooper Systems
Computer Solutions
7/1/2009 (read more)
Clark Bridge Closing
For Fourth of July
6/30/2009 (read more)
Illinois Budget Cuts
Increase Risk of Children Failing
6/26/2009 (read more)
You May be Entitle to Benefits
Veteran Affairs Benefits
6/26/2009 (read more)
BASEBALL CANCELLED FOR SATURDAY
Due to heat index
6/26/2009 (read more)
Michael Jackson
Dies at age 50
6/26/2009 (read more)
United Methodist Promotes Kelly Keenan
To Development Specialist
6/24/2009 (read more)
United Methodist Welcomes Joy Brueggeman
New Resident Services Director
6/23/2009 (read more)
United Methodist Congratulates Cassie Johnson
As New Director of Marketing
6/23/2009 (read more)
Law Enforcement Torch Run
Congrats Alton Police Department
6/23/2009 (read more)
Riverfront Amphitheater
New Website Launched
6/22/2009 (read more)
Alton Memorial Physician says Beat the Heat
Offering Tips to Beat the Heat
6/22/2009 (read more)
Dr. Charles Schranck 2009
Honored with AMH Chairman’s Award
6/22/2009 (read more)
Challenge Unlimited Inc. and Residential Options Affected
State Budget Cuts Eliminating Grant Money
6/18/2009 (read more)
Alan Gilmore New CEO at JCBA
New CEO for Jersey County Business Association
6/18/2009 (read more)
Lynn and Dick Slackman owners of Tenby Technologies
Networking on the Internet
6/17/2009 (read more)
ABRAHAM LINCOLN BICENTENNIAL
Lincoln in Alton - By Brian McKinney
6/17/2009 (read more)
Jay Delsing to attend
JCBA Golf Tournament
6/17/2009 (read more)
Branson on the Road ®
Comes to Godrey
6/15/2009 (read more)
Job-Referral Network Begins
-with CareerMinder
6/11/2009 (read more)
GODFREY'S GIANT PUMPKIN CONTEST
-Everyone is invited to join in the fun!!
6/11/2009 (read more)
River Art Contest
-for Youth Grades 6-12 in the 2009-2010 School
Year
6/11/2009 (read more)
Jersey County's Relay For Life
-Experiences Success Again
6/9/2009 (read more)
Job-Seekers Invited
-to Join Free Network
6/4/2009 (read more)
Adrianna Larkin Concert
-to Benefit Pancreatic Cancer Research
6/4/2009 (read more)
First Clover Leaf Bank Green Team
-their 4th Annual Health Fair
6/1/2009 (read more)
Edward Jones Ranks in the Top 3
-on Best Places to Work in Illinois List
5/28/2009 (read more)
RYRIES ROASTED AND TOASTED
-AT RIVERBEND HEAD START & FAMILY SERVICES EVENT
5/28/2009 (read more)
PEOPLE IN BUSINESS INC.
-Begin Business Financial Empowerment Series
5/28/2009 (read more)
MISSISSIPPI VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
-35th Senior Graduating Class
5/27/2009 (read more)
Major American Cancer Society Study
-Looks to Metro East for Participants .
5/26/2009 (read more)
JERSEY COUNTY'S RELAY FOR LIFE OVERNIGHT
-takes place on June 5th.
5/26/2009 (read more)
Mineral Springs Tours announces new "Cemetery" tour
-Commencing July 11, 2009, led by our hearse.
5/22/2009 (read more)
Jersey County’s Relay For Life is Fast Approaching
-Survivors Can Still Sign Up; Luminarias Are On Sale
5/22/2009 (read more)
FUNDRAISING CONTINUES
-for Jersey County’s Relay For Life
5/22/2009 (read more)
PEOPLE IN BUSINESS INC.
-Offers Quickbooks Class for Beginning Users
5/21/2009 (read more)
Jacoby Arts Center's Shop
-Features Unique Porcelain Artist
5/11/2009 (read more)
MEMBER APPRECIATION
-the theme was Take me out to the Ballgame
5/19/2009 (read more)
Mississippi Valley Christian School
-CONDUCTS ITS 35TH COMMENCEMENT OF GRADUATING SENIORS
5/19/2009 (read more)
Relay for Life
-One Supporters Story
5/18/2009 (read more)
Junior Girl Scout Troop #624
Collecting US Flags for Bronze Award Project
5/18/2009 (read more)
Cathy Contarino Receives the Edward Roberts Award
Excellence in Independent Living
5/18/2009 (read more)
CHALLENGE UNLIMITED, INC.
AWARDED THREE-YEAR CARF ACCREDITATION
5/12/2009 (read more)
More Relay For Life Team Fundraisers Scheduled
Relay Event Slated Overnight on First Friday in June
5/5/2009 (read more)
BRINGING LOCAL SOUND DOWNTOWN
Event to spotlight area musicians at Alton’s new venue
5/1/2009 (read more)
RiverBend Growth Association’s Career/College Fair
At Lewis and Clark Community College
5/1/2009 (read more)
Looking for healing?
Many choose prayer-based treatment
4/30/2009 (read more)
Mississippi Valley Garden Club
In Bloom During Spring Plant Sale
4/29/2009 (read more)
Agha Designs
Honored at Jewelry Conference
4/29/2009 (read more)
People in Business
Business Group Will Hear about Mission to Siberia
4/22/2009 (read more)
Your Tax Refund:
Invest Today for Tomorrow’s Goals
4/14/2009 (read more)
Relay For Life Team Fundraisers Scheduled
Relay Event Slated Overnight on First Friday in June
4/14/2009 (read more)
First National Healthcare Decisions Day
More than 360 Events - April 16th
4/8/2009 (read more)
GOING GREEN FOR EARTH DAY
Castelli’s Moonlight Restaurant at 255 Celebrates Earth Day
4/1/2009 (read more)
Top Ten Tips
for Last Minute Filers
4/1/2009 (read more)
Celebrate & Honor Your Administrative Professionals
During Administrative Professionals' Week
4/1/2009 (read more)
Local Author To Sign Alton Book
at Second Reading Book Shop
4/1/2009 (read more)
Mississippi Valley Christian School Boys' Basketball Team
Takes Second Place in State
4/1/2009 (read more)
Mississippi Valley Christian School
Competes in Fine Arts Competition
4/1/2009 (read more)
SIUE Presents
SHAKESPEARE’S AS YOU LIKE IT
4/1/2009 (read more)
Liberty Bank
To Host Fraud Prevention Week
3/13/2009 (read more)
Hayner Libraries Grand Opening
at Alton Square Mall
3/12/2009 (read more)
MADISON COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL
BECOMES JACOBY ARTS CENTER
3/10/2009 (read more)
Ed and Nancy Ryrie To receive Circle of Care Award
from Riverbend Head Start & Family Services
3/10/2009 (read more)
Local Red Cross chapter
helped by Troop 30 Emergency Preparedness Class
3/10/2009 (read more)
Junior Girls
Held Bake Sale at VFW 1308
3/10/2009 (read more)
East End Improvement Association Announces
Godfrey Candidates and Alton Candidates Forum
3/9/2009 (read more)
Tyrone from the Backyardigans
Live from Alton Square Mall
3/6/2009 (read more)
Poster Winners
Congratulation Annie Hart!
3/5/2009 (read more)
Wesley & Reames, LLC
Opens Its Doors in Wood River
3/2/2009 (read more)
People in Business
Workshops Focus on Increasing QuickBooks Efficiency
3/2/2009 (read more)
People in Business
Business Planning and Financing Classes
3/2/2009 (read more)
Now Posters only $10!
Doors of Middletown
2/25/2008 (read more)
Jacoby Art Center
Presents LIVE Music on Saturday Nights
2/22/2009 (read more)
IRS Tips
Avoid Recovery Rebate Credit Confusion
2/20/2009 (read more)
Countryside Builders
Move 1/4 Mile
2/16/2009 (read more)
People in Business
Free Business Network Invites New Members
2/16/2009 (read more)
People in Business
15 Ideas for New Business to Profit
2/16/2009 (read more)
Relay for Life
Open House February 17
2/9/2009 (read more)
Rock Hill Trails
Hosts Two Day Field Trip
2/5/2009 (read more)
Edward Jones Announces
New Financial Advisor
1/30/2009 (read more)
Mineral Springs Haunted Tours
Night at the Museum
1/26/2009 (read more)
CPA Firms Opens in Edwardsville
People in Business
1/23/2009 (read more)
Jacoby Art Center/Madison County Arts Council
Poetry Out Loud Competition
1/14/2009 (read more)
Local Professional Elected
Area Chapter of National Association
1/13/2009 (read more)
People in Business
Quickbooks and Tax Seminars for Business
1/13/2009 (read more)
The Jacoby Arts Center Offers Workshop
for Artists on Career Rejuvenation
1/13/2009 (read more)
People in Business
Five Tips for Improving QuickBooks Records in 2009
1/2/2009 (read more)
New Thrift Store
to Open in Jerseyville
12/16/2008 (read more)
Local Film Series
at Eastgate Cinema
12/16/2008 (read more)
LEWIS AND CLARK RADIO STUDENTS GIVING 89.9 HOURS
TO RAISE MONEY FOR ALTON BOYS AND GIRLS’ CLUB
12/9/2008 (read more)
Relay For Life Planning Continues
Steering Committee Volunteers Still Needed
12/9/2008 (read more)
NAMI offering Mental Illness Education Course
Classes start January 11th
12/8/2008 (read more)
Marquette High School Presents
A Christmas Story
11/26/2008 (read more)
Demi-Couture Clothing Highlight New Shop
Lillian By Design
11/21/2008 (read more)
Alton Youth Symphony Orchestra
Receives Target Grant
11/18/2008 (read more)
Food & Toy Drive
River Bend Chiropractic Center helping brighten the Holidays
11/13/2008 (read more)
SCORE Chariman
Elected for 2008-2009 Fiscal Year
11/11/2008 (read more)
Pastor Receives
Honorary Doctorate
11/11/2008 (read more)
Piasa Film Festival
Huge Success!
11/7/2008 (read more)
Warriors
take 2nd at State
10/29/2008 (read more)
Club Paws, Inc.
Open for Business
10/29/2008 (read more)
First Clover Leaf Bank and Partners Bank Merge
will operate under First Clover Leaf Bank
10/29/2008 (read more)
Jack "Spins Out" New Antenna Ball
to Help Big Brothers & Big Sisters
10/27/2008 (read more)
Local Band Cottonmouth
Returns to the Alton Area
10/22/2008 (read more)
Local Writes Book
"You Used To Live In My House"
10/22/2008 (read more)
Relay For Life Planning Underway
Team Fundraising Activities Already Begun
10/21/2008 (read more)
Halloween @ Jacoby Art Center
Artsplash too!
10/21/2008 (read more)
Americas’ History Museum
holds meeting
10/20/2008 (read more)
Crystal Bock
named Senior Accountant
10/13/2008 (read more)
Free Business Network
Invites New Members and Provides Expo
10/1/2008 (read more)
You Can Make a Difference
Floor Autism Now!
09/30/2008 (read more)
Borders® Honors Educators
3-day Appreciation Weekend
09/27/2008 (read more)
RIVER BEND AWARDS LUNCHEON
Celebrates 15 Years of the Event
09/23/2008 (read more)
Alton Godfrey Score Chapter 0423 elects
David Craig
09/23/2008 (read more)
Open House Event
Hosted by Art of the Matter and GC Cuisine
09/15/2008 (read more)
Childhood Cancer Cure Hair Shaving Event
Alton Godfrey Rotary/St Baldrick’s Foundation
09/9/2008 (read more)
DEADLINE DRAWS NEAR TO REGISTER
for "RED CARPET NETWORKING EXTRAVAGANZA"
09/04/2008 (read more)
Ribbon Cutting
for NEW Exhibit at Children's Museum
08/29/2008 (read more)
2008 Diabetes Fair
at Alton Memorial Hospital
08/26/2008 (read more)
THE ENDLESSLY ADAPTABLE MICHE BAG™
The First Bag That Changes as Often as you Do
08/21/2008 (read more)
River Bend Growth Association President
Joins Madison-Bond Workforce Invesetment Board
08/4/2008 (read more)
Launch of GTItv
Service starts August 11th
07/29/2008 (read more)
HONK! Musical
Opens at SIUE
7/15/2008 (read more)
Argosy Still Open
Despite High Water
6/25/2008 (read more)
NEW Location Opens
in Wood River
6/24/2008 (read more)
Grand Opening Celebration
June 24 at the More Corner
6/19/2008 (read more)
New Employee
at First Clover Leaf Bank
6/19/2008 (read more)
4th Annual Art Exhibit
Opens Friday
6/16/2008 (read more)
HIV/AIDS and Kidney Expo
July 26th
5/14/2008 (read more)
Relay For Life
MOVES INDOORS!!
5/30/2008 (read more)
Relay for Life
Raffle Tickets
5/20/2008 (read more)
Morrissey Construction
Welcomes Tom Deters
3/20/2008 (read more)
American Cancer Society
Look Good…Feel Better
3/11/2008 (read more)
Ambassador of the Year
Gary Hoggart, Jr.
2/13/2008 (read more)
Certificate of Appreciation
Mandy Robinson
2/7/2008 (read more)
Bowl For Kid Sake!
March 10
1/10/2008 (read more)
Bike Swap Meet
January 27
1/9/2008 (read more)
Volunteers Needed!
Meeting January 14
1/9/2008 (read more)
Welcome Joanna Abraham
Agrisolutions Adds New Professional
1/3/2008 (read more)
People in Business Meeting
Guest Speaker Dr. Ryan Cleland
1/2/2008 (read more)
Challenge Unlimited
Top 50 Award Winner
12/21/2007 (read more)
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Toys for Tots
12/11/2007 (read more)
Operation Hometown Fallujah
Children in Need
12/11/2007 (read more)
Meridian Bank
Announces Lobby Reopen
11/23/2007 (read more)
Alton Square Mall
Disaster Drill Exercise
10/25/2007 (read more)
AgriSolutions
New professionals will assist with operations and marketing
10/24/2007 (read more)
Mustain Consulting
Launches New Website
10/18/2007 (read more)
National Bank
10 years in Edwardsville
10/18/2007 (read more)
Jacoby Arts Center
Fall Art Classes at JAC
10/3/2007 (read more)
Growth Association Announces
Captains of the River Bend Awards
10/1/2007 (read more)
Coyote & Alton Square Mall
Fall Clean-up Campaign
09/18/2007 (read more)
Welcome, Beth Sperry
Beth Sperry as Assistant Vice President and Loan Officer
09/18/2007 (read more)
Mall Under New Management
Coyote Management, L.P. Purchases Alton Square Mall
08/01/2007 (read more)
Our Loss of Civility
Whatever happened to just being nice?
07/15/2007 (read more)
Patriotism runs in the family
"I knew I wanted to be in the military and wanted to serve my country."
07/03/2007 (read more)
The effects of the cars on people.
Adam Andre Gives us his thoughts on cars and their effects on people.
06/22/2007 (read more)
Gary Hoggatt, Jr.
Named Ambassador of the Month
05/23/2007 (read more)
Alton's Mineral Springs Hotel
The True Story of One of Alton’s Most Haunted Locations by Troy Taylor
04/26/2007 (read more)
Illinois Tax Proposal
The Facts You Need to Know.
03/20/2007 (read more)
Meridian Bank Expanding
...Opens home mortage division.
01/29/2006 (read more)
Downtown Alton Lofts
Residential Conversions Revitalize River Town.
01/29/2006 (read more)
New Year's Resolution
A little work each day to reach your resolutions
12/10/2006 (read more)
Holiday Gifts for Kids
Becky Skubish suggests trying something different this year
11/30/2006 (read more)
Boys and Girls - come on down!
Have you heard about The Boys and Girls Club of Alton?
11/21/2006 (read more)
The Audi Q7
Adam Andre Gives us the ins and outs of the Audi Q7
11/07/2006 (read more)
Do You Have Enough Coverage?
How much is enough to insure your home...
11/03/2006 (read more)
Have brushes - will travel
Bucket Brigade hits 1000th home.
10/12/2006 (read more)
The Audi TT
Adam Andre Gives us the ins and outs of the Audi TT
09/20/2006 (read more)
About the Author: Adam Andre
Adam Andre Gives Riverbender A Big Hello!
09/19/2006 (read more)
Shop Safely Online
Andrea gives tips for safe online shopping.
09/19/2006 (read more)
Mercedes SLR McLaren
Adam Andre Gives us the lowdown on Mercedes' SLR Super Car.
09/18/2006 (read more)
Welcome, St. Louis Street Racing
Gentlemen (and ladies), start your engines!
09/18/2006 (read more)
Welcome, Susan Delp
Susan Delp as Vice President.
09/01/2006 (read more)
Welcome, Martha Morse
Martha Morse as Business Development Officer.
03/20/2006 (read more)
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