SOUTHEAST IOWA TODAY With John Bain

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain interviews Washington, Iowa’s Dan Henderson, Author of Rhythm & Pep: The Vaudeville Career of the Pearson Brothers. The story chronicles the Pearson Brothers’ journey from Iowa coal mines to vaudeville stardom, performing across America’s Keith Theaters from 1918-1928, including shows at New York’s Palace Theatre.

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain delves further into Henry County Magistrate Timothy Leichty’s public comment during the Henry County Board of Supervisors meeting on February 12, 2026.  Included on the agenda was the intent of the Board to make an appointment to fill the vacancy Henry County Attorney on February 19,2026, in the Board of Supervisors meeting room at the Henry...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain goes Day Trippin’ with the Day Tripper himself, Bob DeWitt! The guys head to Walcott, Iowa, to the Iowa 80 Trucking Museum. While there, they get an awesome tour by Marketing Manager of the Iowa 80 Trucking Group Lee Meier. Lee shares inside stories on how the museum came to be and how some of the amazing classic trucks were acquired and rest...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain, through the use of video and audio technology takes you to the Iowa Supreme Court in Des Moines, Iowa, for the Oral Argument of Bart Richmond vs. Jefferson County Attorney. Assistant County Attorney of Jefferson County Elizabeth Estey represented Chauncey Moulding and Attorney Charles Gribble represented Bart Richmond. Also on this episode,...

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. The Board had on their agenda: A. Discussion and action concerning public notice posting of intent to appoint interim County Attorney. B. Discussion scheduling of interviews for those already known to be interested in the position. Al...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain attends the Washington Iowa Chamber of Commerce Legislative Brief with District 92 Iowa State Representative Heather Hora. There were lots of citizens on hand for this event which was hosted by Executive Director of the Washington Chamber of Commerce Michelle Redlinger and Washington Chamber of Commerce Board Member Mason Fraker. Some of the...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain is back at the Henry County Courthouse in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. It’s Thursday, February 5, 2026, and it’s the first Thursday of the month and that means it’s department head meeting time with the Henry County Iowa Board of Supervisors. Department Heads shared their monthly updates and other county business was discussed and handled. Public co...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain visits with Henry County Iowa County Attorney Candidate Becky Wilson. On February 3, 2026, Henry County Attorney Darin Stater submitted his resignation to County Auditor Robin Detrick and the Board of Supervisors were made aware shortly before 5 PM that day. Henry County Attorney Candidate Becky Wilson says she is ready to go and welcomes an...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain attends what turned out to be the largest mid-term turnout in Scott County history for the Republican Caucus! On this episode you will see the inner workings of Iowa citizens doing their patriotic duty of caucusing. Representatives of Gubernatorial Candidates spoke on their behalf as well as other candidates and representatives. Iowa State Tr...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today, Breaking News! Henry Co. Attorney Darin Stater resigns from his office. John Bain shares the resignation letter as well as the next steps in the process to replace him.

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. A full agenda and here are some highlights: Discussion concerning HUB insurance deductibles, Dept. Budget reviews received from county dept.’s, Future need of County Compensation Board, Preserve Oakland Mills group question if to proc...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain covers the busy day for the Henry County Board of Supervisors at the Henry County Courthouse in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. The Supervisors held a Work BudgetFY27 Session after their weekly Board of Supervisors Meeting on January 27, 2026. On the docket: Henry County Sheriff - Budget FY27– Rich McNamee Henry County Attorney – Budget FY27 – Darin St...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain is at Mount Pleasant, Iowa, City Hall for the City Council Meeting.  It’s the 4th Wednesday of January. January 28,2026, to be even more specific. Lots on the Agenda this night, but John was specifically interested in Old Business and the 3rd Reading and adopt ordinance amending Chapter 4 (Animals and fowl) and Chapter 13 (Nuisances) of the M...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain is back at the Henry County Courthouse in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. The Henry County Board of Supervisors held their weekly meeting. Their agenda has a new look and it will be included in the description of this program episode. Steve Detrick wants to explore the dismantling of the County Compensation Board. Please note the elected officials get...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain is back in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, at the Henry County Courthouse. FY27 Budget Work Sessions continued on Wednesday January 21, 2026. The Henry County Board of Supervisors got together on this morning and talked budgets with Treasurer, Kellie Sloan, Recorder, Lynnae Buffington, Conservation Director, Caleb Waters and IT, Gunner Sloan. Remember...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain is back at the Henry County Courthouse in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. It’s Tuesday, January 20, 2026, and the Henry County Board of Supervisors are talking Fiscal Year 2027 Budgets. They held a Work Session and visited with Public Health Director, Katie Reuter, County Engineer, Jake Hotchkiss and Auditor, Robin Detrick. A lot is discussed in this e...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain sits down with Legendary Dukes of Hazzard Mechanic Tom Sarmento! Tom is in Southeast Iowa visiting friends and he and John sat down for lunch at the Pizza Ranch in Burlington, Iowa. The guys talked about all kinds of things including Tom’s book; The Man Behind the General as well as the classic television series The Dukes of Hazzard! Tom shar...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today with John Bain, it’s Thursday January 15, 2026, and John is back at the Henry County Courthouse in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, for the Board of Supervisors weekly meeting. On the Agenda: Approval of Agenda, Approval of Minutes, County Engineer, Jake Hotchkiss, Weekly Update, Motion #01-2026-20 – Contract with Calhoun-Burns for Bridge Inspections, P&Z, Jo...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today it’s Monday, January 12, 2026, and John Bain is back at Mount Pleasant High School in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, for the Mount Pleasant Community School District Board of Education Meeting. Here’s what is on the agenda: 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3.Approval of Agenda 4. Student Spotlight 5. Citizen Comments (there ) were none6. Mount Pleasant Trap Shooti...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain shares that on January 6, 2026, the Clerk of Supreme Court of Iowa electronically filed that after screening it has been pursuant to Iowa Rule of Appellate Procedure 6.908(3) that oral arguments will be permitted on this matter. That means Bart Richmond, Plaintiff-Appellee, vs. Jefferson County Attorney, Defendant-Appellant will have his day...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain stops by the Washington Fire Department’s Pancake Day 2026. He visits with Fire Chief Brendan DeLong, and Mayor of Washington, Iowa, Millie Youngquist, and shares the fun and importance of this annual fund- raising event. 900 people were served at lunch time and even more stopped by for supper! It all happened January 7, 2026.

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain catches up with Iowa House District 95 Representative Taylor Collins at the Mount Pleasant Area Chamber Alliance Government Relations Committee Pre-Session Event at The Grange Public House & Brewery in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. Topics of discussion included: Des Moines County Wind Turbine Zoning, Imminent Domain, Charlie Kirk, Taxes and a who...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain attends the Henry County Iowa Board of Supervisors Work Session at the Henry County Courthouse in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. The agenda consisted on conducting three interviews with candidates for the open position on the Henry County Iowa Board of Health. You will see interviews with candidates: Gloria Fear, Bryan Messer, and William Grimm. All t...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain shares information on the upcoming Des Moines County Iowa Public Hearing on Wind/Solar/Battery Ordinance. It’s scheduled for Tuesday, January 6, at 9 AM at the Des Moines County Courthouse. This is your chance to let your voice be heard. If you sign up to speak, you will have two minutes to comment. John shares the notice that appeared in the...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today with John Bain it’s the last episode of Season 3. Episode Number 173! John shares with you not only the Top 10 but the Top 11 most viewed episodes of 2025.