Portfolio: Derik Holtmann

Derik Holtmann grew up in Bethalto and is a graduate of Truman State University in Kirksville, Mo. He formerly worked at The Telegraph in Alton before joining the News-Democrat in 1994. At the News-Democrat, he has covered a variety of events, from pre-school Halloween parades to a visit from the Pope, winning state and regional awards. In his spare time, Derik enjoys caving, cycling and watching movies.

Derik Holtmann/BND - East St. Louis defensive lineman Ty Phillips takes down De La Salle quarterback Tom Lally.

Derik Holtmann/BND - Courtney Molton breaks free of a tackle.

Derik Holtmann/BND - East St. Louis' Jylon Spraggins tries for a reception but no call was made on De La Salle's Bobby Kerwin.

Derik Holtmann/BND - Edwardsville's Kevin Minor goes for the ball in the second half against New Trier's Chris Ritter.

Derik Holtmann/BND - Goal keeper Daniel Brennan blocks a shot during the second half.

Derik Holtmann/BND - Mascoutah firefighters assisted by several area departments work to extinguish a fire at 5716 Brickyard Road Wednesday.

Rain clouds rolled in slowing down the setup for the 20th Annual Salute to the Arts in 2007.

Marlene Wisely plays her bass as the sun slowly sets.

Belleville East's Roger Jones goes airborne as he competes in the long jump during the 2007 State track meet.

Jim Buzzard of Beecher city, Illinois guides a group of 6 Haflinger horses pulling a 16 inch sulky plow at the 20th Annual Homestead Harvest Days Festival at the Louis Latzer Homestead, south of Highland Saturday.