On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today as we are getting very close to the June 2, 2026, Primary election. In fact, early voting is underway and we are less than a week away from Election Day. John Bain shares Henry County Politicians Ethics and Campaign Disclosures, Obviously, it’s an important Election because in some races it will determine who faces who in the General Election on November 3, 2026. That all being said, have you ever wondered who sponsors or makes donations to your local politicians so that they can handle their campaign expenses? It isn’t cheap to run for office and some are more extravagant spenders than others in trying to obtain your vote. And those more extravagant spenders seem to have more extravagant campaign donors. One Independent Candidate received a contribution from one individual for $30,000. How the money comes into the candidates and how and who they choose to spend it with is revealed in this episode.

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today with John Bain, it’s all about Community Foundation of Washington County- Community Foundation of Washington County is a 501c3 organization created for local people to improve the quality of life in our county. Our mission is to promote philanthropy, help donors fulfill their charitable goals and to support non-profit organizations. John is joined by his guests, Executive Director of Community Foundation of Washington County Millie Youngquist and Board President Matt Brown, and they discuss their upcoming June 1, 2026 event 100+ People Who Care at Libations on Iowa, to raise $10,000 in one evening for Creative Sprouts and Sleep in Heavenly Peace.

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain visits with Marcus Fedler who is currently serving his 2nd term as the Washington County Board of Supervisor for District 3. First elected during a special election in March of 2021 and subsequently won his first full four-year term in the 2022 election against his current opponent Bill Poch. Marcus shares and clears up his position regarding the challenge of the $15 Million Highland School District Bond Referendum; it was about Election Integrity.