On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain is back at the Henry County Courthouse. The Henry County Iowa Board of Supervisors held their weekly meeting in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, at the Henry County Courthouse. On the agenda: Resolutions documenting employee separations and separation terms for Steve Giebelhausen and Abbie Liechty; updates on the aftermath of the tornado that dropped down in Wayland this past Tuesday April 14th, by Henry County Emergency Manager Walt Jackson and Sheriff Rich McNamee. Thankfully no one was hurt butthere were a lot of heroes up Wayland way and they make us proud. As always, Public comment turns into podcast gold. It all happened April 16, 2026.

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain discusses Good vs Evil. Have you noticed it loyal audience members, there seems to be a struggle going on these past few years that is more prevalent and more visible than any other time that John can remember. You might be asking what he means by this. It’s an insidious sneaky behavior that at first experience of it you brush it off. You don’t think anything about it. But as you experience it more, your gut tells you something isn’t right. It’s an attitude or behavior that is unkind, unloving and self-centered. John delves further into the topic and asks you, Good or Evil?

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain catches up with Henry County Iowa Emergency Manager Walt Jackson and Walt shares what happened the evening of April 14, 2026, in Wayland, Iowa, when a “freak” tornado touch downed in the town and the heroism and quick action that ensued. Quick action continued the day after as Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds declared Henry County a disaster area, followed by the City of Wayland and Henry County Board of Supervisors doing the same. The declarations help activate individual and public assistance. The dollar damage threshold is $99,000 + before aid is received.

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain attended the Republican Party of Muscatine County’s Meet and Greet of the Republican Candidates running for office in the City of Muscatine, Iowa, as well as the County. Iowa Republican Primary Gubernatorial Candidate Adam Steen attended and visited with constituents and then spoke on why he is the most qualified to be the State of Iowa’s next governor. Complete coverage right here in this episode of podcast Excellence! It all happened April 14, 2026.

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain speaks with Henry County Optimist Club President and Team 250 Member Paul Katsion. Paul shares with us all kinds of information about a time capsule that is buried on the lawn of the Henry County Courthouse in Mount Pleasant, Iowa,which has been there now for 50 years, that’s all the way back to 1976 folks! And soon, all will be able to see what people back in 1976 wanted to share with us in 2026.

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain is back at the Henry County Courthouse in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, for the Henry County Board of Supervisors weekly meeting. As always, there was a lot on the agenda: Budget Discussion, P & Z Director Buffington, lots with him,watch to learn more, Engineer Jake Hotchkiss - secondary roads updates and more, a Proclamation of Child Abuse Prevention Month and the completion of Special Election Canvassing on April 7, 2026, District Court Judge Peterson completed swearing in of County Attorney Becky Wilson and of course, Public Comment.

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain brings you Part Two of coverage of the Mount Pleasant Iowa Community School District Finance Committee Meeting held on April 10, 2026, at the School District-District Office. The meeting started at 2 PM. John knew a lot of his audience would not be able to attend at that time of the day but he was able to. On this coverage of the agenda: March 2026 Financial Reports/Expenditures, Review April 13, Certified Budget Public Hearing Information, March 2026 Revenue Estimating Conference Summary and SAVE Estimates based on Proposed Legislation. Coverage of Proposed Phase 2 is on a prior episode.

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain attends the Mount Pleasant Community School District Finance Committee Meeting. The meeting was held at 2 PM, on April 10, 2026. John knew a lot of his audience would not be able to attend at that time of the day but he was. On the agenda: March 2026 Financial Reports/Expenditures, Review April 13, Certified Budget Public Hearing Information, Proposed Phase 2 General Fund Budget Reduction, Overview,March 2026 Revenue Estimating Conference Summary and SAVE Estimates based on Proposed Legislation. Superintendent John Henriksen realized a lot of folks inattendance were there for item 3 on the agenda so that’s where he started. John will have the other coverage of the agenda in a separate episode.