SOUTHEAST IOWA TODAY With John Bain

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain shares his year 2025 statistics from Spotify. It’s been a great year for growth and several new milestones were achieved. John shares his thankful report with his audience and wishes them a great 2026!

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain attends the Henry County Iowa Board of Supervisors meeting at the Henry County Courthouse in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. Pay attention to the pledge of allegiance, a patriotic young lady named Brinley leads us. On the AGENDA: Approval of Agenda; Approval of Minutes; County Engineer, Jake Hotchkiss Weekly Update; Possible Action Regarding Oakland Mi...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain shares his thoughts and what Christmas means to him. He wishes you a Merry Christmas and looks forward to bringing you Season Four of the podcast, starting in January of 2026!

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain covers the Brighton City Council Meeting. On the agenda: Call to Order, Roll Call, Discussion/Possible Action – Agenda; Discussion/Possible Action – Minutes December 1, 2025; Discussion/Possible Action – Bills, Discussion/Possible Action – November Financials, Public Comments; Discussion/Possible Action – Fire Department Report • Fire Truck R...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain shares the infamous letter that Henry County Citizen Leland Graber has shared with members of the Henry County Iowa Courthouse and alluded to over the past several months at Board of Supervisor meetings. It’s an anonymous, malicious letter containing mention of an act, not for public mention so make sure to censor in your own household.

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain shares with you the written questions that Henry County Supervisor Vice Chairman Chad White had for the Henry County Attorney. In turn, John shares the County Attorney’s Office’s response. Before that though, he shares with you Chad White’s thoughts from the December 11, meeting regarding his belief that the Board of Supervisors should seek o...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain covers the portion of the Henry County Iowa Board of Supervisors meeting with Southeast Iowa Funeral Directors. The Board is wanting to come up with a consensus on transportation costs and other related costs of removing, transporting and care of deceased bodies of the indigent of the county. Different costs of the funeral industry are discus...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain brings you continuing coverage of the December 8, 2025, Mount Pleasant Iowa Community School District Board of Education meeting. There was a lot on the agenda, in fact coverage of this meeting has been broken into two parts. This is part two. To watch part one where the coverage of William Barnes’ termination of his contract with the distric...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain attends the Henry County Board of Supervisors weekly meeting at the Henry County Courthouse in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. On the agenda: Approval of Agenda, Approval of Minutes, County Engineer Jake Hotchkiss Weekly Updates, P & Z, Joe Buffington, Lot 1 Schlatter Subdivision Phase II, in Section 15 Jefferson Township this was moved to a later...

On this episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain attends the Mount Pleasant Iowa Community School District Board of Education Meeting. The Board has new members and one of their first tasks was to determine whether or not to fire an educator. Superintendent John Henricksen recommended to the Board of Education to terminate the contract of Para Educator William Barnes. Mr. Barnes explained his sid...

Did you know that I’m not only one of your favorite podcasters, or even your favorite podcaster, but that I’m an author too? That’s right! I’m the author of this book right here. Christie’s Journey the Beat Goes On. This is a true story about my daughter and my family. Back in June of 2019 my daughter, Christie, at 29 years-old-experienced cardiac arrest while at work at her job in Northeast Texas...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain visits with Pastor of Eicher Emmanuel Mennonite Church of Wayland, Iowa, Josh Wenger. Pastor Josh addresses the conspiracies of Christmas being associated with pagan duping claiming Jesus was just a man or a myth. Those conspiracies are debunked and Pastor Josh shares why December 25, is a great day to celebrate the birth of Jesus. The secula...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain, John attends the Henry County Board of Supervisors meeting at the Henry County Courthouse in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. Since it was the first Thursday of the month it was also time once again for the Department Head Meeting. Here’s what was on the agenda: Approval of Agenda; Approval of Minutes; Approval of Claims; Department Head Meeting; Super...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain brings his audience EXCLUSIVE coverage of the Brighton City Council Meeting and the swearing in of Mayor-Elect Bill Farmer and City Council Woman-Elect Kathy Rich along with the entire City Council Meeting. It all happened December 1, 2025.

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain shares the Henry County Watchmen LLC’s Letter of Support, for reimbursing Henry County Iowa Deputy Carlos Lopez his attorney fees after Judge Thomas Reidel finds that Deputy Lopez was wrongfully and unlawfully placed on the Brady-Giglio List by Henry County Iowa Attorney Darin Stater.

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain takes you to Davenport, Iowa where on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, the Canadian Pacific Kansas City Southern Holiday Train stopped and brought Holiday cheer to the Mississippi Valley along with some great entertainment! On this episode you’ll see performances from Smashmouth, video courtesy of John’s friend, Mike Mudd, and JJ Wilde! The 2025 C...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain remembers Rush Limbaugh in this Tribute to him and the true meaning of Thanksgiving. John shares the true story of Thanksgiving as Rush did for his audience each year, in Rush’s words. So, watch this episode in the spirit it is intended, to honor a great man and to share the true meaning of Thanksgiving.

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain continues his Thanksgiving week tradition by bringing you Thanksgiving Day Dad Jokes! You might not be the best cook or table setter but you can be the best joke teller this Thanksgiving by learning these Thanksgiving Day Dad Jokes from John Bain. They are sure to bring smirks, groans and chuckles to your Holiday gathering. To get your Southe...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain attends the Henry County Iowa Board of Supervisors Meeting at the Henry County Courthouse in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. Here is what was on the agenda: Approval of Minutes; Approval of Claims; County Engineer Jake Hotchkiss, Weekly Update, Motion – Henry County Road Department Compensation Schedule; 2025 City/School Elections - 2 Tier Canvass of V...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain attends the Jefferson County Iowa Board of Supervisors Meeting at the Jefferson County Courthouse in Fairfield, Iowa. Here’s what was on the agenda: Acknowledge minutes; Discuss and consider abatement of taxes on parcel 10 02 101 001 for Jefferson County Conservation; Meet with Courthouse Maintenance Supervisor; Meet with County Engineer; Dis...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain visits with Executive Director of the Southeast Iowa Resource Center (SIRC) Amber Gavin. Amber shares how SIRC came upon its new location at 906 Broadway, West Burlington, Iowa. She also shares how you can become a volunteer and how you can donate to this organization that helps so many in need. Right now, SIRC could use the following in the...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain is back in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, at the Henry County Courthouse where the Henry County Board of Supervisors held their weekly meeting. On the agenda: approval of agenda; approval of minutes; County Engineer Jake Hotchkiss weekly updates, approval of Resolution Temporary speed limit on old highway 34; approval of resolution # 33-2025 inter fun...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain goes Day Trippin’ with Bob DeWitt to the Swedish American Museum in Swedesburg, Iowa! The guys take you along as they get a great tour from Director & Docent of the Swedish American Museum Trish Woepking. If you would like more information about the museum, give them a call at 319-254-2317.

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 for the meeting: Approval of agenda; Approval of minutes; Approval of claims; Department Head Meeting; County Engineer Jake Hotchkiss weekly update; Henry County Snow Removal Bids; Supervisors' sub committees and pub...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain visits with Pastor of Grace Community Church in Washington, Iowa, Darren Brown. Pastor Brown shares information on the upcoming 4th Annual Fundraiser diner & Auction to be held at The Hope Center on the corner of South B Avenue & W. Jefferson Street in Washington, Iowa, on Friday, November 14,2025 at 6 PM.  To learn more about this mi...