SOUTHEAST IOWA TODAY With John Bain

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain attends the Eldridge, Iowa, City Council Meeting at the Eldridge Community Center. The meeting was very well attended by the public as attention getting items were on the agenda, including Presentation of Life Saving Award for Officer Erik Johnson, Public Comment and a presentation from Scott Girard with Community Perceptions: Results from th...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain attends the ceremony and reveal of the 1976 Time Capsule contents on the Henry County Courthouse lawn in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. Just a few items were on display, as the other more “weather sensitive” items are available to view at the Mount Pleasant Public Library. Lots of people attended to see history and memories up close. It all happened J...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain attends the Henry County Iowa Board of Supervisors meeting at the Emergency Management Building in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. It was the first Thursday of the month and that meant the Department Heads presented to the Board what they have been up to the past month. Before that happened, Sarah Dickmeyer of Schneider/GIS joined the meeting via inter...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain gets you up to speed on the issues that the Eldridge Volunteer Fire Company is currently facing and how it could affect Eldridge, Iowa, residents in the future. John shares two letters that Eldridge residents recently received: one from the Eldridge Fire Chief and the other from the Members of the Eldridge Volunteer Fire Company. On this epis...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain rolls the Southeast Iowa Today with John Bain America 250 Tour to the United States Capitol Building in Washington, D. C.! John takes you inside to see the major artwork and history of this building, along with information you may not have known or maybe forgotten.

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain continues the Southeast Iowa Today with John Bain America 250 Tour. This stop is at the Arlington National Cemetery. The premier military cemetery in the United States, serving as the final resting place for more than 400,000 active-duty service members, veterans and their families. Located in Arlington, Virginia, directly across the Potomac...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain is back at Your Choice Family Restaurant in Wayland, Iowa, for the Southeast Iowa Today with John Bain Cruise-In! It was a great night with 31 cool rides on display along with neat people, great food, neat door prizes and awesome music. It all happened on June 16, 2026.

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain attends the Henry County Iowa Board of Supervisors meeting held at the Henry County Emergency Management Building in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. Some of the items on the agenda included: Secondary Roads Weekly Updates; Approval of Resolution #18-2026 Firefly Subdivision; Discussion & Approval of Resolution #17-2026 Renewal of Temporary Moratori...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain visits with recent Highland High School Graduate and future Neuroscience Major Austin Rodriguez and Austin shares how he has decided to celebrate his milestone graduation with a Car show, the Johnson County Meet. The show is open to all vehicles and it will be held at the Johnson County Fairgrounds in Iowa City, Iowa, starting at 3PM. Admissi...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain visits with Country Music Performer and Songwriter Jake McVey. Jake will be performing at the 116th Whoopee Days in Brighton, Iowa, on Saturday June 20, 2026, on the Main Stage starting at 8PM. Jake shares his Southeast Iowa roots with John and how he has done things his way. Jake also shares the three things that can kill you in the music in...

On this VIDEO podcast episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain continues the Southeast Iowa Today with John Bain America 250 Tour. This stop is the US Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington Ridge Park in Arlington County Virginia. Dedicated in 1954, the statue honors all U.S. Marines who have given their lives to defend their country.

On this Video episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain continues the Southeast Iowa Today with John Bain America 250 Tour. John takes you to Washington DC to the Thomas Jefferson Memorial where he shares a few of our Nation’s 3rd President’s statements and quotes.

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, if you follow John’s podcast Facebook page then you have seen some short video vignettes of his Southeast Iowa Today with John Bain America 250 Tour celebrating our great United States. He’s covered a lot of territory in the last 10 days or so and now he’s back home in Iowa putting all the video that he has gathered into podcast episodes for you. This...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain brings you podcast excellence from Rock Falls, Illinois, at the Touch A Truck of Rock Falls! I visit with Chairman/Organizer of Touch A Truck of Rock Falls John Watts. John Watts shares how this event is the largest Touch A Truck in the nation in regard to number of vehicles at a Touch A Truck event counting in at 170+! Also on the program, J...

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. On the agenda: Discussion and possible action on Employee Retirement Program, All Space follow-up with Erin Brandt from May 22; Revision 3 coming, no estimated costs yet, hold 3 Board of Supervisor Meetings at Emergency Management pri...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain shares the latest information on the court case involving a former Iowa nursing home worker accused of stealing residents’ painkillers. John also shares an Iowa Capital Dispatch article written by Clark Kaufman as well as Henry County Attorney Becky Wilson’s response to the article and Candidate for Henry County Attorney Abbie Liechty’s respo...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today as we are getting very close to the June 2, 2026, Primary election. In fact, early voting is underway and we are less than a week away from Election Day. John Bain shares Henry County Politicians Ethics and Campaign Disclosures, Obviously, it’s an important Election because in some races it will determine who faces who in the General Election on Novemb...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today with John Bain, it’s all about Community Foundation of Washington County- Community Foundation of Washington County is a 501c3 organization created for local people to improve the quality of life in our county. Our mission is to promote philanthropy, help donors fulfill their charitable goals and to support non-profit organizations. John is joined by h...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain visits with Marcus Fedler who is currently serving his 2nd term as the Washington County Board of Supervisor for District 3. First elected during a special election in March of 2021 and subsequently won his first full four-year term in the 2022 election against his current opponent Bill Poch. Marcus shares and clears up his position regarding...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain goes for a ride in his cousin, Doug Hepner’s brand new 2026 GMC Denali Ultimate Truck. The guys head up the road and Doug shows the technology of the Super Cruise- GMC’s semi-autonomous driving technology where the driver doesn’t have to use his hands or feet to drive through traffic as the truck does all of the navigating and driving. The fu...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain heads to Clinton, Iowa, in search for the Giant Trolls now inhabiting the area. Danish Recycling Artist Thomas Dambo has brought his vision to Clinton, Iowa, in the form of giant trolls that reflect Clinton’s rich lumber history. John introducesyou to Helmut, Marvin, Warren and a fourth troll hanging out at Eagle Point Park.

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain stops in New Boston, Texas, where the Bowie County Courthouse resides. Bowie County is named after Texas legend James Bowie. John shares some history of the man and the county that is named after him as America 250 rolls on!

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain shares a Memorial Day lesson and message as well as scripture in honor of the Holiday. He also explains why it is okay to also recognize that Memorial Day Weekend is the unofficial start of summer and it involves a complicated word called “Freedom.”

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain visits with Republican Primary Candidate for District 5 Washington County Supervisor Brendan DeLong. Brendan shares his thoughts on why he is the best choice for District 5 and how he would work as a Washington County IowaSupervisor. It all happened May 14, 2026.