SOUTHEAST IOWA TODAY With John Bain

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain takes you to Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, for a tour of The Theatre Museum of Repertoire Americana! Grace Davis, First Vice President of the Museum and David Wagaman, Second Vice President of the Museum share their personal experiences with "Tent Theatre" as well as the amazing memorabilia the museum has on display. To learn more, visit thei...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain visits with City Council at Large for the City of Washington, Iowa, Elaine Moore. Elaine shares her views on the current status of Mayor Jaron Rosein, who is awaiting trial on September 12, 2023, to face the charge of Sexual Abuse in the Third Degree, a crime punishable with a "mandatory" prison term upon conviction and a maximum te...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain takes you to a puppet show at the Winfield Public Library in Winfield, Iowa! Round up the kids and watch the AMAZING PUPPET TALENT SHOW and meet puppeteer and ventriloquist Brent Allen! To book Brent for your library, visit www.funreadingshows.com .

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain takes you to the July Edition of the Your Choice Resturant and Southeast Iowa Today With John Bain Cruise-In in Wayland, Iowa. The fun happened the evening of July 18, 2023!

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain takes you to the groundbreaking of the YMCA of Washington County's new Aquatic Center in Washington, Iowa. He visits with the CEO of YMCA of Washington County, Amy Shulte and it all happened on July 11, 2023!

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain takes you to the sights and sounds of the Corn Country Cruisers' July 8, 2023, Cruise-In on the Square in Washington, Iowa!

On this episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain shares his video of John Schneider explaining the meaning of our National Anthem as well as singing the Star Spangled Banner at Springfield Raceway ih Springfield, Missouri, back on November 6, 2021. Happy Birthday America! John Schneider's latest movie is To Die For. It's very patriotic! To learn more go to www.todieformovie.com

On this episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain is at the "Catio" of Paws & More in Washington, Iowa, visiting with Director of Paws & More Amber Talbot and Board Member of Paws & More as well as City Council at Large for the City of Washington, Iowa, Elaine Moore. They talk about the busy Animal Shelter and the opportunities that are there for you.

On this episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain visits with City of Wayland, Iowa, City Clerk Beverly Conrad, and she shares what the 4th of July Committee has planned for Independence Day.

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain is 'On the Road' to Roscoe, Illinois, to tour the incredible Historic Auto Attractions! He interviews Wayne Lensing, the owner of this amazing museum of history. You will see Annie Oakley's shotgun, Elvis Presley's Lincoln, Limousines of US Presidents and other world leaders and so much more! www.historicautoattractions.com

On this episode of Southeast Iowa Today, from the archives, John Bain visits with personnel of the City of Wayland, Iowa, and they discuss the innovative way they are maintaining the City's sewer lagoon. It's fascinating!

On this episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain visits with Melanie Schweitzer of Flora LLC and they discuss the good that comes after a disaster. Melanie is teaming up with Trees Forever to replace trees that were destroyed in Washington County, Iowa, during the March 31, 2023, tornadoes.

On this episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain visits with Gary Yoder of Bad Angle Events to discuss the upcoming NEW ROOTS Music Festival & Tornado Benefit coming up in Wellman, Iowa, on July 16. The event will be a fundraiser to provide replacement trees to Washington County tornado victims.

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain takes you to the "first ever" Your Choice Family Restaurant and Southeast Iowa Today With John Bain Cruise-In in Wayland, Iowa! The fun happened the evening of June 13, 2023.

On this episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain recites his essay, THIS FLAG, in honor and recognition of Flag Day coming up on June 14, 2023. It is his hope that this will rekindle someone's patriotism and make others think about the wonderful word and experience of "Freedom."

On this episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain takes you to Richland, Iowa, where a groundbreaking celebration occurred for the future Richland Area Child Care Organization. He visits with Early Childhood Iowa Director for Iowa Jefferson Keokuk Counties Tammy Wetjen-Kesterson.

On this episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain takes you to Richland, Iowa, for the Groundbreaking of two new businesses; New Thoughts Therapy and Agan Contracting, LLC. He visits with Jac and Samantha Agan and they discuss their excitement in having their businesses come to Richland. You will also hear some welcoming words from local dignitaries.

On this episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain visits with the Coordinator of Beyond Limits Under The Sea-Ocean Dreams Party Ann Williams. Ann shares how Beyond Limits came to be and how Adults with Special Needs and Adults with Disabilities are celebrated at this upcoming event. There is still time to volunteer and to get signed up to attend.

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today, John Bain is 'On the Road' in Volo, Illinois, at the Volo Museum as they unveil the Stand-Up General Lee. The car was intended for the final episode of The Dukes of Hazzard. Warner Bros. Mechanic Richard Sephton, a Mopar fan, racer and procurer and builder of cars for the show, built the stand-up model of the General Lee, modified to cruise no...

On this episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain has a great conversation with Kalona, Iowa, Author Frank Yoder.

On this episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain visits with 7th-12th Grade Band and Vocals Director of the WACO Community School District in Wayland, Iowa, Micah Peck.

On this episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain visits with Keota City Councilman Keith Conrad and they discuss the Keota Pool Project.

On this episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain visits with Kalona Public Library Co-Director and Director of Youth Services for the Library Olivia Kahler and she shares the library's news of becoming a Dolly Parton Imagination Library.

On this episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain speaks with Shawn Altenhofen, owner of Pheasant Ridge Restorations of Keota, about his eyewitness experience of the tornado of March 31, 2023, that ripped through Southeast Iowa. Photo courtesy of Shawn Altenhofen.

On this episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain visits with President of the Keota Historical Museum Karen Sypherd and she shares the Museum's plans for the City's 150th Birthday Celebration.