John Bain, Author of Christie's Journey The Beat Goes On, and Iowa Podcast Awards Winner highlights the great people and events of Southeast Iowa along with road trips and events across the great USA! You never know what the next episode will be but you are guaranteed it will be interesting.
Public Comment Gets a Response: Henry County Supervisors Meeting Recap
On this episode of Southeast Iowa Today, John Bain covers the Henry County Board of Supervisors meeting held at the Emergency Management Building in Mount Pleasant on October 29, 2026. The Board reviewed the policy governing Boards & Commissions, considered a new budgeting policy for Fiscal Year 2028, received an update on the flagpole, and moved forward on the snow removal contract. Henry County Auditor and Commissioner of Elections Robin Detrick also provided an update. The episode includes a direct message from the Chair regarding public comment, along with County Attorney Becky Wilson’s response to a citizen’s public comment.
1 Nov 2026
Miller-Meeks on the Triple M Tour: Fighting for Iowa in Mount Pleasant
On this episode of Southeast Iowa Today, John Bain covers the Triple M Tour stop in Mount Pleasant as Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks visited Republican Headquarters to outline how she plans to keep fighting for Iowa in Washington. You’ll hear her complete speech to Henry County constituents, a brief one-on-one conversation with the congresswoman, and visits with State Senator Adrian Dickey (District 41) and State Representative Jeff Shipley (District 87), who were both on hand to show their support. Recorded October 29, 2026.
31 Oct 2026
Riding in KITT at the World’s Fastest Half-Mile
On this episode of Southeast Iowa Today, John Bain heads to Winchester Speedway in Winchester, Indiana—the World’s Fastest Half Mile—for the Northeast Ohio Dukes’ Hazzard County Stunt Show. Before the thrills begin, John climbs into the Knight Two Thousand for a ride with Northeast Ohio Dukes member and car owner Patrick Scurti. Pat takes him down the road and onto the track as they talk about the Firebird he transformed into a full-blown iconic tribute to Knight Rider. Recorded September 26, 2026.
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