• Highland School Bond reElection has its day in Iowa Supreme Court
    Apr 2 2026

    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.


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    44 mins
  • Brighton Easter Egg Hunt is This Saturday April 4th!
    Apr 2 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!


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    24 mins
  • Becky Wilson Wins County Attorney Special Election!
    Apr 1 2026

    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.


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    8 mins
  • The Resurrection of Jesus Christ with Parnell Davis
    Apr 1 2026

    On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today during this Resurrection Week John Bain visits with Parnell Davis and they discuss the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Parnell shares scripture from the Old Testament that foreshadows the Resurrection of Jesus as well as the Good News of the Gospel.


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    25 mins
  • My General Lee’s Wiring was a Rat’s Nest-Not Anymore!
    Mar 31 2026

    On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain takes you to Noel Automotive in West Branch, Iowa, where Mopar Keith Noel and his team replaced all wiring in John’s 1970 Dodge Charger, better known as John’s General Lee. The guys will show you before and after video and discuss the process as well as Dukes of Hazzard trivia and all things Mopar. If you like seeing old cars restored, then this episode is for you!


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    25 mins
  • Iowa-Adam Steen Wants to be Your Governor
    Mar 26 2026

    On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today it’s Wednesday, March 25, 2026. John Bain visits with 2026 Iowa Gubernatorial Republican Primary Candidate Adam Steen. They discuss a lot in a short amount of time, including something that was in the news last night regarding a statement that Eddie Andrew’s made recently on WHO Radio.


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    33 mins
  • Mt. Pleasant School Board Public Hearings-Closure of Salem Elementary & FY 27 Certified Budget
    Mar 25 2026

    On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain attends the Mount Pleasant Iowa School District Board Meeting where a Public Hearing was held on the Fiscal Year 2027 Certified Budget. The Board also held a Public Hearing on Closure of Salem Elementary at the conclusion of 2026-2027 School Year. The Public was allowed to speak on both topics and they did. It was a packed house. It all appened March 23, 2026.


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    2 hrs and 41 mins
  • Henry CO Iowa BOS Meeting 3 19 2026
    Mar 24 2026

    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. Podcast Gold is mined once again as the Board of Supervisors address the Meeting’s Agenda which consisted of thefollowing: ISAC Spring Conference Update, Engineer Jake Hotchkiss Secondary Roads updates, Mollie McKibben Sexual Abuse Awareness Month, Katie Reuter General Assistance Policy for FY 2027-Fellowship Cup Support, Creating, formatting & notifications concerning BOS agendas and the podcast excellence wraps up with Public Comment. It all happened March 19, 2026.


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    55 mins