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6 days ago | 
theintelligencer.com | Carter DeJong |Carter Dejong
Former Edwardsville District 7 board member Kristen Pfund chose not to see re-election this year after finishing her first term, but she will continue supporting public education. “I grew up in Edwardsville,” she said. “I went to Edwardsville schools and raised all my kids through the school district. I really feel the urge to give back to the community.”Article continues below this adPfund said one of the defining moments of her board service was her advocacy for District 7’s 2023 bond proposal.
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1 week ago | 
theintelligencer.com | Carter DeJong |Carter Dejong
Softball (second to ninth grade) – June 16 to 18Lady Tiger Basketball (second to ninth grade) – June 3 to 5Girls Volleyball (first to ninth grade) – June 9 to 11Boys Basketball (third to eighth grade) – July 7 to 10Tiger Baseball (second to eighth grade) – multiple skill and grade level specific camps throughout June.
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1 week ago | 
theintelligencer.com | Carter DeJong |Carter Dejong
The Edwardsville Public Library is hosting an open study hall for university and high school students ahead of final exams. "It gives them a place to study other than their school," said Greg Kessler, head library of adult services. "It's quiet, they can relax during the week and get stuff done. We try to make it comfortable for them."Article continues below this adThe library dedicated a large room on its lower floor for college students to use on May 7 and 8.
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1 week ago | 
theintelligencer.com | Carter DeJong |Carter Dejong
Three public health students at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville achieved national recognition earlier this month for their work in health education. Each of the awards come from Eta Sigma Gamma (ESG), a health education honor society with chapters across the country, and the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing.
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1 week ago | 
theintelligencer.com | Carter DeJong |Carter Dejong
A little bit of rain didn’t stop around at least 100 people from enjoying pints and provisions at Edwardsville City Park for Global Brew Tap House’s annual spring beer festival. “It’s part of our brand and what we do,” said Ryan High, who co-owns Global Brew with his wife, Laura.
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1 week ago | 
theintelligencer.com | Carter DeJong |Carter Dejong
SIUE student Charlie Belobrajdic uses a medium known as flameworking to make a tiny glass mushroom on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at SIUE's art sale. Customers peruse the selection at SIUE's art sale on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Ceramics and glass for sale on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at SIUE's art sale. Tiny glass animals and other objects made by SIUE student Charlie Belobrajdic. Each of them are around a centimeter tall. Just some of the glass and ceramics for on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at SIUE's art sale.
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2 weeks ago | 
theintelligencer.com | Carter DeJong |Carter Dejong
Former Edwardsville District 7 Board of Education member Jennifer Brumback says she is grateful for everything she learned over her six years on the board. “Serving the community is a big part of me and my family,” she told The Intelligencer. Article continues below this adA career educator who now works as chief of staff for East St. Louis District 189, Brumback believes in having a teacher’s voice on the school board. “I am a huge proponent of having a varied school board,” she said.
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2 weeks ago | 
theintelligencer.com | Carter DeJong |Carter Dejong
Some high school students find themselves in sports, others in academics, then there’s the Future Farmers of America. “FFA is more than just farming,” said Lilly Craig, a junior at Edwardsville High School. “It’s more than the flowers and the crops and the cows and the horses. It’s the people you get to meet and the different things you get to experience. You really get to learn a lot about yourself. Leadership.
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2 weeks ago | 
theintelligencer.com | Carter DeJong |Carter Dejong
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville raised $2,872,989 during its annual One Day, One SIUE fundraiser on April 24, exceeding its goal by more than $300,000. "The spirit of One Day, One SIUE was truly on display during this year’s raceway-themed celebration,” Julia Babington, director of annual giving, said in a news release. “With the World Wide Technology Raceway INDYCAR on site and checkered flags waving, the energy was electric from the moment guests arrived.
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2 weeks ago | 
theintelligencer.com | Carter DeJong |Carter Dejong |Karla Mejía |Matt Kamp
Edwardsville Intelligencier LogoHearst Newspapers LogoA three-alarm fire was sparked overnight around 4 a.m. on Tuesday, April 29, after the Mia Rose apartments in Glen Carbon was struck by lightning near the intersection of Route 157 and Meridian Road. Fire crews were still spraying water on multiple parts of the building at 8:30 a.m. April 29.
