SOUTHEAST IOWA TODAY With John Bain

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. Lots on the agenda so the meeting has been broken up and will be presented in several parts. On this episode a section of Public Comments is shared when Henry County Citizen Dorothy Wenger asks the question, “Did they ever clear...

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. For the past year or so, there have been rumors and allegations stated that Planning & Zoning Director Joe Buffington received a $10,000.00 bonus. Citizens started to question this throughout the community and at the Board of...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain visits with Washington, Iowa, Author Annessa Meader. Annessa is the author of two books; 4:13 A Journey to Strength A Devotional, and Rest For The Depths. Annessa shares just what it means to Rest when you are in the Depths. Annessa and John have a candid talk about God and about Jesus. They discuss the importance of having a conversation wit...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain sits down with Jefferson County Iowa Treasurer Mark Myers and Jefferson County Iowa Assessor Steve Wemmie in advance of the upcoming tax bills citizens will be receiving in their mailbox, and the gentlemen clear up some misconceptions regarding tax billing as well as educate the public on exactly how their tax bill is created. To contact pers...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain heads to Trenton, Iowa, for the 7th Annual Car Show! There were over 200 plus cars on display and John tries his hardest to show all of them to you. John also catches up with Mount Pleasant, Iowa, man, Shawn Sullivan and Shawn shares his 1947 Willys. And to wrap things up you will see a wicked Plymouth do a smokey burnout for the ages! It all...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain shares the Iowa Supreme Court Filing of Bart Richmond v. Jefferson County Attorney Brief of Amicus Curiae by Twenty-Eight Iowa State Senators Pursuant to Iowa Code 625A.19.

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain heads to Oakland Mills in Henry County Iowa where he discusses with committee members of Preserve Oakland Mills, the importance of saving the pedestrian bridge there. Preserve Oakland Mills is recognized by the State of Iowa as a non-profit incorporated organization. They are recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501 (c) (3). Their...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain heads to the Jefferson County Iowa Board of Supervisors Meeting in Fairfield, Iowa. The contents of the meeting have been edited and made into two parts. This is part one. Part two contained the discussion of the County reimbursing the Sheriff for continuing legal fees and can be seen on this podcast platform titled: Exclusive Interviews: She...

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. Discussion of reimbursing the Sheriff, who is fighting an appeal from County Attorney Chauncey Moulding, who lost his case against the Sheriff in District Court, and now wants to continue the fight. Supervisors Lee Dimmitt and...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain sits down with former Jefferson County Iowa Ambulance Director Brian Thomas. On April 24, 2023, Brian Thomas was hired by the Jefferson County Iowa Board of Supervisors as Ambulance Director. He was tasked with starting a brand-new department from scratch since the County had been hiring its Ambulance Service from a private entity. By April 1...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain heads to Geneseo, Illinois, in his General Lee for the Shoot the Loop Cruise-In! John runs into Kirk Whittenburg and Rob Whiteman, the Illinois Bandit and Buford T. The guys share their love for all things “Car Movies and TV Shows” and why it is important to keep this bit of Americana going. It allhappened July 12, 2025.  

On this Video episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain heads to Wayland, Iowa, for the Southeast Iowa Today with John Bain Cruise-In at Your Choice Family Restaurant! John shows you the cool rides and visits with some great people. It all happened July 8, 2025.

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain heads to Fairfield, Iowa, to the Jefferson County Board of Supervisors Meeting. Make sure you checkout the public comment section near the end of this video. On the Agenda: Meet with Courthouse Maintenance Supervisor, Discuss and Consider Steele Acres Minor Subdivision, Meet with Ambulance Director, Set date and time for second Public Hearing...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain visits with Henry County Iowa Sheriff Rich McNamee about the new Iowa Hands-Free Driving Law. The Sheriff shares how the Law came to be and how it will be enforced. Visit www.drivesmartiowa.com for more information.

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain goes Day Trippin’ with Bob DeWitt to Dixon, Illinois, to the Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home! The guys take you with them on a tour conducted by Volunteer Trainer & Coordinator of Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home Jerry Schnake and Lead Docent Mike McBride. These gentlemen share information on Ronald Reagan and his family when the President was a you...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain stops by Brighton, Iowa’s, Old Time Service Station Museum and gets a tour from Owner/Curator Rodney Christner. Rodney shares his incredible collection of automobilia, memorabilia, and tools going back to the early 20th Century.

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain attends the Mount Pleasant Community School Board Meeting and Special Session at the Mount Pleasant Community High School in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. On the agenda: Consideration to Approve 2025-2026 Milk Bid (Motion), and Consideration to Approve Legal Counsel Conflict of Interest Waiver (Motion). Work Session Items included: Central Office &am...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain visits with a songwriter who describes himself as someone who, “Can’t carry a tune in a sack,” Dave Morris. Dave shares with John that although he doesn’t play any instruments or is able to read music he has written lots of songs. Along with his experiences with Nashville performers, this songwriter from Washington, Iowa, shares a sample of h...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain attends the June 2025 Veterans Breakfast at the Veterans Hall in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. Besides a great breakfast, attendees heard from representatives from Home Based Iowa, Henry County Veterans Affairs, Thank You is Never Enough and also witnessed a Quilts of Valor Presentation. The Veterans always have their breakfast the third Friday of ea...

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. There was a lot on the agenda. On this episode Approval of Minutes, Approval of Claims, County Engineer Jake Hotchkiss Weekly Updates, the 3rd & Final Reading of Alternative Overlay District, more discussion on the Open Burn Ordin...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain along with Day Tripper Bob DeWitt heads to Brighton, Iowa, for the 115th Annual Whoopee Days and 2nd Annual Matt Stutzman Rod & Custom Classic Car Show! It was a hot day with a temperature of 93 degrees Fahrenheit and a heat index of 110 degrees Fahrenheit but things were kept cool with the hot rides on display. John interviews Marion, Io...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain presents Part Two of the Henry County Iowa Board of Supervisors Meeting at the Henry County Courthouse in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. This picks up with the Public Hearing of Standard Penalties and the First Reading of the Open BurningOrdinance. It all happened June 19, 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. There was a lot on the agenda so John has broken the coverage into two parts. On this episode Approval of Minutes, Approval of Claims, County Engineer Jake Hotchkiss Weekly Updates, Discussion on the Land surrounding Christamore House...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain heads to Mount Pleasant, Iowa, for the Thank You is Never Enough 2nd Annual Ride & Benefit in support of local veterans in Southeast Iowa. John visits with President of Thank You is Never Enough Scott Adkison and Scott shares what the organization does to honor and support local veterans. John also visits with Secretary of Thank You is Ne...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain heads to Wayland, Iowa, for the Southeast Iowa Today with John Bain Cruise-In at Your Choice Family Restaurant! John catches up with Keosauqua, Iowa’s, Ron Brundies and they talk about Ron’s Heavy Chevy and Florence Henderson. Yes, that Florence Henderson from the Brady Bunch! It all happened June 10, 2025.