Brittany Kohler is the Content Manager of Riverbender.com and EdGlenToday.com.
As a reporter, Kohler covers local events and provides feature articles for the local riverbend personalities and businesses. Kohler also runs the social media sites for Riverbender.com and all clients that Riverbender.com provides that service for.
Born and raised in Alton Illinois, Kohler graduated from Alton High School in 2006. After attending Western Illinois University for a short while, Kohler decided to join the Marine Corps to travel and experience a fast pace structured lifestyle. Kohler graduated Marine Corps boot camp in March 2008 and was awarded Company Honor Graduate and Company Iron Woman.
Kohler graduated from the Basic Public Affairs Specialist Course, Basic Writing and Announcing Skills Course and Broadcast Operations and Maintenance Course at the Defense Information School at Fort Meade, Md. She was then stationed at Marine Corps Air Station New River in Jacksonville North Carolina where she worked at the Joint Public Affairs office for the remainder of her term.
Kohler deployed to South America on the USS Gunston Hall in 2010 in support of Amphibious Southern Partnership Station 2011. There, she conducted and documented jungle survival training and humanitarian missions in Guatemala, Belize, Colombia and other locations along the way.
After a successful 4 years in the Marines, Kohler returned home to Alton and immediately began continuing her education. In 2013, Kohler received her Associates in Science from Lewis and Clark Community College and is currently enrolled in the Public Relations/Marketing program at Ashford University.
As an independent civilian contractor, Kohler continues to work for the Marine Corps Special Operations Command in support of their final training exercises.
An avid Cardinals fan and recreational volleyball player, Kohler enjoys the company of her many friends and takes advantage of spending time with her ever expanding family whenever she can. She believes Alton is perfect for her and is looking forward to one day raising children of her own in the same town she grew up in.
Midwest entrepreneurial high-growth companies encouraged to apply by Nov. 13
ST. LOUIS - InvestMidwest Venture Capital Forum today kicked off its application period for the Midwest's premier venture capital event. Entrepreneurial high-growth companies interested in presenting their business...
GLEN CARBON - Noonday Collection is a business that uses fashion to create meaningful opportunity throughout the world. A local mother of a little fashionista herself, Zoe, has decided to partake in this new adventure that allows her to share the art of jewelry making from around the world....
Of all the fun and exciting events throughout the River Bend this weekend, the RiverBender.com staff has chosen the 5 events to attend this weekend:
1. Paper Slip Theatre presents Comedy Improv at Jacoby Arts Center
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Jacoby Arts Center’s Friday Nites Live! series...
ALTON - The Apocalypse Haunted Attraction, located at the YWCA on E. 3 rd St., is back in action and more frightful than ever.
Opening night is tonight, Sept. 25th, and will be open every Friday and Saturday night through October 31st from 7 p.m. to midnight or the last customer. ...
GRAFTON – As summer ends and fall begins, the City of Grafton decided to bring back an old tradition and is hosting a Scarecrow Conte st for residents and visitors to come and view at their leisure.
“Grafton use to have a scarecrow contest years ago and some of the folks i...
ALTON – OSF Saint Anthony’s Acute Rehabilitation Unit is celebrating National Rehab Week 2015 with a mission to educate people about the benefits and impact of rehabilitation. As part of their efforts, the Mission Partners in the Acute Rehab Unit planned a full week of activities...
Zevon is the son of Warren Zevon, Grammy-winning musician and mesothelioma victim, and the national spokesperson for the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization
ALTON – Miles for Meso is proud to announce that Jordan Zevon , an award-winning singer-songwriter and son of legendary...
GRAFTON – Grafton, Illinois, offers those seeking a beautiful summer visit to a unique river town, a popular spot for summer fun of live music, bike riding, wine tasting, great food, shopping and much more.
Come fall, the Grafton traffic starts to die down and the business hours of...
ALTON - After 10 years of writing songs and perfecting his craft, guitarist and songwriter Brian Hutchinson is slated to host a CD release party at Morrison’s Irish Pub in Downtown Alton, Sunday, Oct. 11, in celebration of his first album.
Brian Hutchinson has played guitar in several...
ALTON - Founded by the class of ‘67, the 5 th Annual All 60’s Class Party will bring together a decade of graduating classes from Alton High and Marquette Catholic High School on Saturday, Sept. 26, beginning at 6:00 p.m.
The party will take place on the street between...
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