SOUTHEAST IOWA TODAY With John Bain

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain heads to Matt Stutzman’s shop where they discuss the Olympics Paralympics, Drag Racing and the 2nd Annual Matt Stutzman Rod & Custom Classic. They are joined by show promoter Andy Nelson. To learn more about the upcoming2nd Annual Matt Stutzman Rod & Custom Classic go to www.rodandcustomshows.com

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 John Bain stops by Wayland, Iowa’s, Childcare facility, Little Me and Company as they celebrate their first year of being in business! John visits with the Director of Little Me and Company Naomi Thomas and she shares how things have been progressing and how the community is benefitting each day from the local childcare facility.

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain stops by Heartland Harley Davidson in Burlington, Iowa, where Richard Rawlings of Gas Monkey Garage makes a stop during his “Midwest Buy Your Stuff Tour!” While there, John visits with owner of Heartland Harley Davidson, Craig Knoll as well as former Blandinsville, Illinois, residents Dustin Campbell and Todd Leach. Todd shares his journey in...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain revisits the $15 Million Highland School District Bond Referendum controversy with Concerned Ainsworth, Iowa, Citizen Teresa Greiner and Washington County Iowa Supervisor and Ainsworth, Iowa, Citizen Marcus Fedler. The issue has been brought before a Contest Court, District Court and now will be heading to the Iowa Supreme Court. The guests b...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain has a discussion with CEO of CapCO2 Solutions Inc Dr. Jeff Bonar and Director of Outreach and Community Sally Hart. Discussion includes the innovative approach that CapCO2 Solutions Inc has in capturing CO2 from Ethanol Plants and using that CO2 in the production of Green Methanol, a fuel currently being used in over 40 different shipping por...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain updates you on the newest controversy coming to light in Jefferson County Iowa with County Attorney Chauncey Moulding. Mr. Moulding along with Iowa Department of Health and Human Services employee Kelsey Koenig are accused of alleged trespassing, invasion of privacy and civil rights violations related to unreasonable searches.

On this Video episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain delivers a Memorial Day message from the Winfield Scott Township Cemetery in Henry County, Iowa.

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain gets an exclusive tour from Market Manager of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, Farmers Market Vicki Wixom! Vicki introduces John to several vendors at the Farmers Market and they share what they enjoy most by being a part of the Farmers Market each week along with the products they sell. The Mt. Pleasant Farmers Market is open for business May 17-October...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain visits with Deputy Chief Leo Hallowell and Logistics Captain Nick Gavin of the Des Moines County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). The gentlemen share just what CERT is and does They discuss the Academy Training that they participate in which involves; Stop the Bleed, CPR, Basic Life Support, Fire Suppression, Transport and learning h...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain visits with Richmond, Iowa, Citizen JJ Johnson and they discuss JJ’s belief that the new Iowa Senate File 418, an act relating to sex and gender, including those and related terms for purposes of statutory construction, indications of a person’s sex on certain vital records, gender identity under the Iowa Civil rights Act, and school curricul...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain has a conversation with Henry County Iowa Citizen Bryan Messer about the current Alternative Energy Zoning process in Henry County Iowa. They talk Henry County Zoning, Landowner’s Rights, Wind Turbines, Solar and other Alternative Energy, Industrialized Businesses and more. It all happened May 6, 2025.

On this Video Episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain visits with Washington County Iowa Auditor Tammy Stewart regarding the decision of District Court Judge Michael Carpenter on the $15 Million Bond Referendum for the Highland School District.

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain attends the Henry County Board of Supervisors 3rd Public Hearing on the Alternative Energy Ordinance at the Henry County Courthouse in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. Several Henry County citizens spoke at the Hearing regarding the proposed industrial wind turbine complexes in Henry County, Iowa. Thursday May 8, will be the first reading of this ordina...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain sits down with Mount Pleasant Community School District Board Candidate Todd Liechty. Todd shares his thoughts on how he can contribute to the Mount Pleasant Community School District. It happened on May 6, 2025.

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain attends the Mount Pleasant School Board Special Election Candidate Forum at the Mount Pleasant High School in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, sponsored by Mount Pleasant Chamber Alliance and KILJ Radio. The two candidates; Todd Liechty and Mark Overberg, running for the one open position on the School Board, take questions from Moderator Executive Vice...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain attends the Henry County Iowa Board of Supervisors 2nd Public Hearing on the Alternative Energy Ordinance at the Henry County Courthouse in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. Several Henry County Citizens spoke at the Hearing regarding the proposed industrial wind turbine complexes in Henry County. It all happened April 29, 2025.

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today ride along with John Bain as he goes on a test ride of the all-new 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack Track Package. It’s 670 Horse Power like most of us have never experienced before! John gets the latest information from Fort Madison’s Jim Baier, Inc Sales Consultant Alan Hecht. Alan gets this bad boy ride from 16 mph to 68 mph so fast John couldn’...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain attends the Mount Pleasant Community School District School Board Special Session at the Mount Pleasant Community School District: High School Media Center in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. A Facilities Master Plan Survey Report was presented by the Donavan Group’s Jerry Gallagher. Mr. Gallagher shared the results of several questions from the survey...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain goes Day Trippin’ with Bob DeWitt to Riverside, Iowa, the Future Birthplace of Star Trek’s Captain James T. Kirk, and more specifically The Voyage Home Museum. The guys go on a great tour hosted by the Secretary of Riverside History Center & The Voyage Home Museum Alex Ward and President of Riverside History Center & The Voyage Home M...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain attends the Henry County Iowa Board of Supervisors 1st Public Hearing on the Alternative Energy Ordinance at the Henry County Courthouse in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. Several Henry County Citizens spoke at the Hearing as well as a representative from the International Company RWE who desires to establish industrial wind turbine complexes in Henry...

On this VIDEO episode of South East Iowa Today John Bain sits down with Mount Pleasant Community School District Board Candidate Mark Overberg. Mark shares his thoughts on how he can contribute to the Mount Pleasant Community School District as well as sharing information on his upcoming Meet & Greet at the VFW 300 West Monroe Mount Pleasant, Iowa, Tuesday, April 22, 2025, from 6:30 PM – 8:30...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain attends the Des Moines Co. No! To CWECS first meeting to inform people what is going on in Des Moines County Iowa regarding Commercial Wind Energy Conversion Systems. Henry County Watchmen LLC Member Melanie Patton addressed the crowd of around 100 people at the Danville Community Building in Danville, Iowa. Melanie shared what she and others...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain goes Day Trippin’ with Bob DeWitt to the Ronald Reagan Birthplace & Museum in Tampico, Illinois! The guys go on an extensive tour with Volunteer Coordinator of the Ronald Reagan Birthplace & Museum Joan Johnson. Joan shares lots of boyhood stories of the 40th President of the United States as well as the apartment home and very room h...

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain heads to the Washington County Courthouse in Washington, Iowa, for the Motion for Summary Judgement in District Court. This is the result of Ron Greiner’s appeal to the Contest Court of January 20, 2025. John gets Mr. Greiner’s reaction to today’s proceedings. It all happened April 15, 2025.