SOUTHEAST IOWA TODAY With John Bain

On this Video episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain heads to Wayland, Iowa, for the Southeast Iowa Today with John Bain Cruise-In at Your Choice Family Restaurant! John shows you the cool rides and visits with some great people. It all happened July 8, 2025.

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain heads to Fairfield, Iowa, to the Jefferson County Board of Supervisors Meeting. Make sure you checkout the public comment section near the end of this video. On the Agenda: Meet with Courthouse Maintenance Supervisor, Discuss and Consider Steele Acres Minor Subdivision, Meet with Ambulance Director, Set date and time for second Public Hearing...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain visits with Henry County Iowa Sheriff Rich McNamee about the new Iowa Hands-Free Driving Law. The Sheriff shares how the Law came to be and how it will be enforced. Visit www.drivesmartiowa.com for more information.

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain goes Day Trippin’ with Bob DeWitt to Dixon, Illinois, to the Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home! The guys take you with them on a tour conducted by Volunteer Trainer & Coordinator of Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home Jerry Schnake and Lead Docent Mike McBride. These gentlemen share information on Ronald Reagan and his family when the President was a you...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain stops by Brighton, Iowa’s, Old Time Service Station Museum and gets a tour from Owner/Curator Rodney Christner. Rodney shares his incredible collection of automobilia, memorabilia, and tools going back to the early 20th Century.

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain attends the Mount Pleasant Community School Board Meeting and Special Session at the Mount Pleasant Community High School in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. On the agenda: Consideration to Approve 2025-2026 Milk Bid (Motion), and Consideration to Approve Legal Counsel Conflict of Interest Waiver (Motion). Work Session Items included: Central Office &am...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain visits with a songwriter who describes himself as someone who, “Can’t carry a tune in a sack,” Dave Morris. Dave shares with John that although he doesn’t play any instruments or is able to read music he has written lots of songs. Along with his experiences with Nashville performers, this songwriter from Washington, Iowa, shares a sample of h...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain attends the June 2025 Veterans Breakfast at the Veterans Hall in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. Besides a great breakfast, attendees heard from representatives from Home Based Iowa, Henry County Veterans Affairs, Thank You is Never Enough and also witnessed a Quilts of Valor Presentation. The Veterans always have their breakfast the third Friday of ea...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain attends the Henry County Board of Supervisors Meeting at the Henry County Courthouse in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. There was a lot on the agenda. On this episode Approval of Minutes, Approval of Claims, County Engineer Jake Hotchkiss Weekly Updates, the 3rd & Final Reading of Alternative Overlay District, more discussion on the Open Burn Ordin...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain along with Day Tripper Bob DeWitt heads to Brighton, Iowa, for the 115th Annual Whoopee Days and 2nd Annual Matt Stutzman Rod & Custom Classic Car Show! It was a hot day with a temperature of 93 degrees Fahrenheit and a heat index of 110 degrees Fahrenheit but things were kept cool with the hot rides on display. John interviews Marion, Io...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain presents Part Two of the Henry County Iowa Board of Supervisors Meeting at the Henry County Courthouse in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. This picks up with the Public Hearing of Standard Penalties and the First Reading of the Open BurningOrdinance. It all happened June 19, 2025.

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain attends the Henry County Board of Supervisors Meeting at the Henry County Courthouse in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. There was a lot on the agenda so John has broken the coverage into two parts. On this episode Approval of Minutes, Approval of Claims, County Engineer Jake Hotchkiss Weekly Updates, Discussion on the Land surrounding Christamore House...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain heads to Mount Pleasant, Iowa, for the Thank You is Never Enough 2nd Annual Ride & Benefit in support of local veterans in Southeast Iowa. John visits with President of Thank You is Never Enough Scott Adkison and Scott shares what the organization does to honor and support local veterans. John also visits with Secretary of Thank You is Ne...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain heads to Wayland, Iowa, for the Southeast Iowa Today with John Bain Cruise-In at Your Choice Family Restaurant! John catches up with Keosauqua, Iowa’s, Ron Brundies and they talk about Ron’s Heavy Chevy and Florence Henderson. Yes, that Florence Henderson from the Brady Bunch! It all happened June 10, 2025.

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain heads to Matt Stutzman’s shop where they discuss the Olympics Paralympics, Drag Racing and the 2nd Annual Matt Stutzman Rod & Custom Classic. They are joined by show promoter Andy Nelson. To learn more about the upcoming2nd Annual Matt Stutzman Rod & Custom Classic go to www.rodandcustomshows.com

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain shares his thoughts on Flag Day and the importance of the Holiday and why we should be honoring the flag of the United States of America. It is John’s hope that this podcast episode will rekindle someone’s patriotism and make others think about the wonderful word and experience of “Freedom.”

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain stops by Wayland, Iowa’s, Childcare facility, Little Me and Company as they celebrate their first year of being in business! John visits with the Director of Little Me and Company Naomi Thomas and she shares how things have been progressing and how the community is benefitting each day from the local childcare facility.

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain stops by Heartland Harley Davidson in Burlington, Iowa, where Richard Rawlings of Gas Monkey Garage makes a stop during his “Midwest Buy Your Stuff Tour!” While there, John visits with owner of Heartland Harley Davidson, Craig Knoll as well as former Blandinsville, Illinois, residents Dustin Campbell and Todd Leach. Todd shares his journey in...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain revisits the $15 Million Highland School District Bond Referendum controversy with Concerned Ainsworth, Iowa, Citizen Teresa Greiner and Washington County Iowa Supervisor and Ainsworth, Iowa, Citizen Marcus Fedler. The issue has been brought before a Contest Court, District Court and now will be heading to the Iowa Supreme Court. The guests b...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain has a discussion with CEO of CapCO2 Solutions Inc Dr. Jeff Bonar and Director of Outreach and Community Sally Hart. Discussion includes the innovative approach that CapCO2 Solutions Inc has in capturing CO2 from Ethanol Plants and using that CO2 in the production of Green Methanol, a fuel currently being used in over 40 different shipping por...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain updates you on the newest controversy coming to light in Jefferson County Iowa with County Attorney Chauncey Moulding. Mr. Moulding along with Iowa Department of Health and Human Services employee Kelsey Koenig are accused of alleged trespassing, invasion of privacy and civil rights violations related to unreasonable searches.

On this Video episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain delivers a Memorial Day message from the Winfield Scott Township Cemetery in Henry County, Iowa.

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain gets an exclusive tour from Market Manager of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, Farmers Market Vicki Wixom! Vicki introduces John to several vendors at the Farmers Market and they share what they enjoy most by being a part of the Farmers Market each week along with the products they sell. The Mt. Pleasant Farmers Market is open for business May 17-October...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain visits with Deputy Chief Leo Hallowell and Logistics Captain Nick Gavin of the Des Moines County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). The gentlemen share just what CERT is and does They discuss the Academy Training that they participate in which involves; Stop the Bleed, CPR, Basic Life Support, Fire Suppression, Transport and learning h...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain visits with Richmond, Iowa, Citizen JJ Johnson and they discuss JJ’s belief that the new Iowa Senate File 418, an act relating to sex and gender, including those and related terms for purposes of statutory construction, indications of a person’s sex on certain vital records, gender identity under the Iowa Civil rights Act, and school curricul...