SOUTHEAST IOWA TODAY With John Bain

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain reads and shares the November 3, 2025, E-File to the Jefferson County Clerk of District Court from Plaintiff Judy Heisel vs. Jefferson County, Iowa, Chauncey Moulding (individually and in his official capacity), Lee Dimitt(individually and in his official capacity), Susie Drish (individually and in her official capacity), Dee Sandquist (indiv...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain discusses the upcoming Cruzin Fundraiser Car Show & Bake Sale in Memory of Dale Clark with Richland, Iowa, resident Deek Dodge. Deek shares some memories of Dale and gives the details for the upcoming fund-raising event. All proceeds will go to Dale’s wife Stacy Clark. The event is scheduled for Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 9AM-2PM,...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain heads to Brighton, Iowa, where Tommy’s Helping Hands is giving away free potatoes. 3000 lbs. of free potatoes! Connie Blosser-Emry shares how folks can get their free potatoes and how this all came about. The interview took place on October 23, 2025, but please remember if you would like some potatoes there may still be some to be had. Watch...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain brings podcast excellence to his audience in the form of a conversation with country music writer and former Nashville musician, living legend Bobby Fischer and Washington, Iowa, songwriter Dave Morris! The two have teamed up and share what they are doing now together in Nashville as well as Wilton, Iowa, native Bobby Fischer shares stories a...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain visits with Brighton, Iowa, City Council Candidate Kenny Shearon. Kenny shares his thoughts on how he can contribute to the City of Brighton by being its next new City Council Member. The conversation took place October 23, 2025.  

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain sits down with Mount Pleasant, Iowa, Mayoral candidate Kasey Conrad. Kasey Conrad shares her vision for Mount Pleasant and answers several questions from John including her thoughts on her YouTube video where she states, “Meanwhile, the GOP has mastered a message that speaks directly to a specific demographic. Mainly white, mostly conservativ...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain sits down with Mount Pleasant Community School District Board Candidate Craig Hurd. Craig shares his thoughts on how he can contribute to the Mount Pleasant Community School District. It all happened October 25, 2025.

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain attends the Henry County Board of Supervisors weekly meeting. On the agenda: Approval of agenda; approval of minutes; approval of claims; County Engineer Jake Hotchkiss weekly updates; Fremont Avenue culvert replacement bid opening; Treasurer DVH Credit Refund Error, Letter; Public Hearing and First reading of traffic code enforcement Ordinan...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain attends the Washington Chamber of Commerce Candidate Forum. The event took place in the Nicola-Stoufer Room at the Washington Public Library in Washington, Iowa. Attendees heard from the Washington County Auditor Tammy Stewart, and uncontested Candidates Mayor of Washington, Iowa, Millie Youngquist and Washington City Council Ward 2 Jennine W...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain attends a community prayer at the Henry County Courthouse in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, where around 40 local Henry County Citizens gathered to pray. Melanie Patton of Henry County stated that God had placed it on her heart to gather together as a community to pray. Pray for wisdom, guidance & favor for our cities and towns, our country, our s...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain attends the Mount Pleasant Area Chamber Alliance Government Relations Committee and KILJ Radio Mayoral Candidate Forum. Incumbent Mayor Steve Brimhall and challenger Kasey Conrad answered questions from Executive Vice President of Mount Pleasant Chamber Alliance and Moderator Rachel Lindeen. It all happened October 16, 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. On the agenda: Approval of Agenda; Approval of minutes; County Engineer Jake Hotchkiss weekly updates; WEIMGA Waste, Lynn Whaley monthly updates; Approve Smyth Subdivision, in Section 8 Salem Township; Approval of #30-2025 Resolution...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain responds to recent Public Comments by Henry County Iowa Auditor and Board of Supervisors Secretary Robin Detrick. At the October 16, 2025, Board of Supervisors Meeting Ms. Detrick stated that when Board of Supervisors meetings are posted on social media, the public isn’t getting the facts and the posts and comments make it hard for the county...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain goes Day Trippin’ with Bob DeWitt to Logansport, Indiana, to the Fiberglass Freaks’ Batmobile Factory! The guys get a personal tour by the man himself that makes these 1966 Batmobile builds happen, Owner Mark Racop. They are Licensed by DC Comics and you will see these are the real deal! You’ll see the 33rd Batmobile in the process of paintin...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain attends the Mount Pleasant School Board Election Candidate Forum at the Mount Pleasant High School in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, sponsored by the Government Relations Committee and KILJ Radio. The candidates you will hear from in this episode are as follows: Craig Hurd District 1 via video statement; Melinda Huisinga District 1; Derek Mullin Distr...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain sits down with Mount Pleasant Community School District Board Candidate Kevin Schrader. Kevin shares his thoughts on how he can contribute to the Mount Pleasant Community School district. It happened October 9, 2025.

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain attends the Winfield, Iowa, City Council Regular Session Meeting. The Council was busy and there was quite a bit on the agenda. A few highlights include: Departmental Reports; Public Forum; Control Board Joint Agreement - City of Winfield & Scott Township just to name a few. It all happenedOctober 8, 2025.

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain goes Day Trippin’ with Bob DeWitt to Logansport, Indiana, to the Fiberglass Freaks’ Batman Museum! The guys get an in-depth tour of the museum from Curator Mark Racop, and they take you along. You will see the Batcave, Bruce Wayne’s study from inside Stately Wayne Manor and learn a lot of things “Batman” that you might not have known before....

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain attends the Henry County Iowa Board of Supervisors weekly meeting and if you saw part one of John’s coverage then you know that this is part two. Here’s what you’ll see on this episode of podcast excellence: Approval of agenda; approval of minutes; County engineer Jake Hotchkiss weekly updates; Resolution speed limit on Quincy Avenue south of...

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. Henry County Iowa IT and Safety Director Derek Wellington resigned and Henry County Supervisor Steve Detrick has a couple of concerns regarding the resignation letter and the time between when it was submitted by Mr. Wellington a...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain attends the Brighton City Council Meeting in Brighton, Iowa.  The meeting was called to order on time at5:30 PM and followed by the roll call and agenda it was time for an employee 90 Day review and the Council went into closed session. Once that business was over the public and John were welcomed back in. John encourages the citizens of Brig...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain attends the Jefferson County Board of Supervisors Meeting at the Jefferson County Courthouse in Fairfield, Iowa. It was a full agenda and John has broken it into two parts for you. Here is what was on the agenda: Acknowledge minutes; Meet with Courthouse Maintenance Supervisor; Meet with County Engineer; Discuss and consider City of Fairfield...

On this Video episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain stops in at Your Choice Family Restaurant in Wayland, Iowa, and introduces his audience to the formally known as the tuna salad croissant sandwich, The John Bain Sandwich! John visits with the Co-Owner of Your Choice Family Restaurant Sira Curfman and she shares how the new name of the sandwich came about along with other menu items.

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain attends the Jefferson County Board of Supervisors meeting at the Jefferson County Courthouse in Fairfield, Iowa. This is coverage of Part One of a Two Part Episode. This episode shows the part of the meeting agenda where the Board of Supervisors discusses and considers reduction in the County Attorney budget. Lee Dimmitt mentions that the Boa...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain meets with Candidate for the Henry County Attorney’s Office Becky Wilson. Becky shares why she wants to be the Henry County Iowa Attorney and why you should vote for her in the upcoming June 2026 Primary and then the November 2026 General Election.