On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today the Highland School Board Referendum from November 5, 2024, has finally had its day in the Iowa Supreme Court. As you will recall, this is the Bond Referendum challenged by Washington County Iowa Resident Ron Greiner when he discovered at his polling place in Ainsworth, Iowa, that voters from the WACO school district were given ballots that contained the voting option of yes or no to the $15 million Bond referendum. Ballots that should have only been handed out to residents of the Highland School District. Mr. Greiner pointed that outimmediately that morning of November 5, 2024, at 8:30 AM that a mistake had been made regarding the distribution of those ballots. He was told not to worry about it. John Bain shares video of the Iowa Supreme Court Hearing from Iowa Courts YouTube Channel. It all happened March 26, 2026.

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain visits with Connie Blosser-Emry and Candy Shadden and the ladies share all you need to know about this coming Saturday’s Easter Egg Hunt in Brighton, Iowa! The event is presented by Tommy’s Helping Hands with support from the Brighton Chamber of Commerce. Toddlers through 5th Graders are invited to attend. It all takes place on Saturday, April 4, at 11:00 AM, and there will also be free popcorn and a kid’s meal of corn dog, chips, dessert and a drink!

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today It’s March 31, 2026, Special Election Night for Henry County Iowa for the vacant county attorney seat. Becky Wilson defeats Abbie Liechty and is the new Henry County Iowa Attorney! A source told John Bain that yesterday, March 30, that by 4:15 PM, 1,025 early votes had been cast. That’s a BIG number of early voters in Henry County, and definitely appears that Henry County Voters wanted change in their County Attorney office. John shares his EXCLUSIVE cell phone interview with Becky Wilson as she shares her thoughts on winning the special election for Henry County Attorney.