On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain shares a Press Release and letter from Taylor Collins, Chair of the House Committee on Higher Education and Senator Lynn Evans, Chair of the Senate Committee on Education. Here is part of that press release: September 14, 2025, Rep. Taylor Collins, Chair of the House Committee on Higher Education, and Senator Lynn Evans, Chair of the Senate Committee on Education, are calling for the immediate termination of university employees who celebrated the murder of a fellow American, Charlie Kirk, ahead of the Board of Regents meeting this week. Watch the episode to see and hear the entire press release as well as the letter to Members of the Board of Regents.

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain covers the September 8, 2025, Jefferson County Board of Supervisors Meeting. Sheriff Bart Richmond asked to be on the agenda at the meeting and he was added. The agendanoted- Discuss and consider hiring Skylar Limkemann Attorney at Smith Mills Law, to represent the Sheriff’s Office in Administrative matters. That part of the agenda is what John will be focusing on during this episode. Sheriff BartRichmond was present and you will see and hear him on camera during the discussion. County Attorney Chauncey Moulding was also present but you will not see much of him on the video, he was sitting off camera during the meeting but you will see him on camera while exiting the meeting room at one point and then returning to the meeting room before public comment. You will hear him though. The reason Sheriff Richmond requested to be on the agenda is that he is still currently on the County’s Brady-Giglio List even though he won in District Court and County Attorney Moulding was instructed to remove the Sheriff from the list. The County Attorney has refused to remove Sheriff Richmond from thelist and has appealed the District Court’s Decision and is taking the matter before the Iowa Supreme Court citing Constitutional concerns. Therefore, in the Sheriff’s mind putting him in a position that he needs outside legalrepresentation. The Sheriff has two employees requiring disciplinary action and he believes this is his only recourse due to the fact he has not been removed from the Brady-Giglio List. You will see that Board of Supervisor Lee Dimmittstresses he completely understands Sheriff Richmond’s concerns as does Board of Supervisor Joe Ledger. Board of Supervisor Susie Drish just wants it to end. Joe Ledger made the motion to allow the hiring of outside counsel limited to 20 hours total at $250 per hour. In the event a lawsuit is filed, Iowa Communities Assurance Pool, (ICAP) steps in. Lee Dimitt seconded the motion. The motion passed 2-1. Ledger and Dimitt voted yes. Drish voted no. After Sheriff Richmondleft the meeting, County Attorney Moulding took the floor during the public comment section. Please watch to the end to hear his comments. Lee Dimitt asks Chauncey Moulding for the sake of argument if the Supreme Court says there’s nocase will he stop? Listen to Mr. Moulding’s answer.

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain heads to Wayland, Iowa, for the Southeast Iowa Today with John Bain Cruise-In at Your Choice Family Restaurant! The night was filled with cool rides, neat people and the great sounds of the pFat Back Boys! It was an epic evening capping off the cruise-in season. It all happened September 9, 2025.

Today a father, husband and a son was taken from his family and from our country. Charlie Kirk was a Christian, a patriot and an incredible man. He was so bright and intelligent. I never knew him personally but I did know him. I admired his quickness and intelligence, his brilliance. He was a major influential presence in the 21st Century. For those that hate and disagree with him and his beliefs and act in violence, you did not win today. May the Lord grant his grace on Charlie’s family and the United States of America. Hug the ones you love. Tell them you love them. Rest in Peace Charlie Kirk. This is a war. This violence needs to stop. How much more as an American citizen are you going to put up with? If you haven’t been paying attention it’s time to start. This rhetoric that stirs up the need for the mentally ill to shoot who their political party doesn’t agree with is insane. We have the right to be heard. We also need to know that not everyone will agree with us but it is NEVER justified to kill someone because you don’t agree with what you are hearing. Walk away and try a non violent way of getting into the hearts and minds of people. If your message is good, that will and always will be enough.

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain introduces his audience to his Announcer Cody Roy of New England Dukes dotcom. The talented Cody Roy shares some of his voice impersonations and shares some stories with John. During the episode John also shares some video highlights of his recent trip to Branson, Missouri, which include Elvis impersonator Dean Z and the multi-talented harmonizers The Haygoods!

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain goes Day Trippin’ with Bob DeWitt to the Baseball Hall of Dreams in Dyersville, Iowa! The guys meet Owner of the Baseball Hall of Dreams and Field of Dreams Actor who played the father of Kevin Costner’s character, Dwier Brown. Dwier takes the guys on a tour and has a wonderful conversation about baseball, fathers and fate that led him to The Field of Dreams. To get a copy of Dwier’s book; “If You Build It…” a book about Fathers, Fate and Field of Dreams, just click on this link https://www.amazon.com/If-You-Build-Fathers-Dreams/dp/0996057102/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2CL5VWCV2N7LI&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.yd8rBXO0kj2rb9Lm8OEoBK2cjL3vHUQaM1fiTx7kRPw.YCGSDCBKIANFyLW4p1UMDlRvlUWs07WUSsbycNOQISM&dib_tag=se&keywords=dwier+brown+book&qid=1756589528&sprefix=dwier+%2Caps%2C126&sr=8-1

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain shares his essay saluting the men & women of the United States of America who this Labor Day is for! In the United States of America, we are a nation of laborers, a nation of workers. The collective “we” go to work each day to provide the financial means to support ourselves and support our families. John expounds on this as he salutes the men and the women of the USA who keep this country moving.

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain attends the Carlos Lopez V Darin Stater (Henry County Attorney) Case: 08441 CVEQ006990 (Henry) trial at the Henry County Courthouse in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. Henry County Deputy Carlos Lopez is having his day in Court against County Attorney Darin Stater. Mr. Stater placed Deputy Lopez on the Brady-Giglio list back in 2023 and today Deputy Lopez fights to have his name removed from this List. John had media clearance to cover this entire trial and as you will see, the County Attorney did not want media or public in the courtroom. Attorney for Deputy Lopez, Charles Gribble agreed that the media and public should not be allowed to hear the evidence but also mentioned that it was okay with him if they were allowed in for opening and closing statements. Judge Thomas Reidel dismissed the media and the public. They were not allowed that privilege. It’s all happening today August 26, 2025.