On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain, through the use of video and audio technology takes you to the Iowa Supreme Court in Des Moines, Iowa, for the Oral Argument of Bart Richmond vs. Jefferson County Attorney. Assistant County Attorney of Jefferson County Elizabeth Estey represented Chauncey Moulding and Attorney Charles Gribble represented Bart Richmond. Also on this episode, John has a cellphone interview with Sheriff Bart Richmond shortly after the proceedings were over and they discuss Sheriff Richmond’s first-hand impressions after attending the proceedings in person. It all happened February 11, 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. The Board had on their agenda: A. Discussion and action concerning public notice posting of intent to appoint interim County Attorney. B. Discussion scheduling of interviews for those already known to be interested in the position. Although the meeting was open to the public, no opportunity of public comment was given. It all happened February 10, 2026.

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain attends the Washington Iowa Chamber of Commerce Legislative Brief with District 92 Iowa State Representative Heather Hora. There were lots of citizens on hand for this event which was hosted by Executive Director of the Washington Chamber of Commerce Michelle Redlinger and Washington Chamber of Commerce Board Member Mason Fraker. Some of the citizens were emotional over their topics of concerns to the point of nearing being disrespectful. Representative Hora handled it all with professionalism and grace. It all happened February 6,2025.

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain is back at the Henry County Courthouse in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. It’s Thursday, February 5, 2026, and it’s the first Thursday of the month and that means it’s department head meeting time with the Henry County Iowa Board of Supervisors. Department Heads shared their monthly updates and other county business was discussed and handled. Public comment had several questions pertaining to the resignation of County Attorney Darin Stater. The Board stated they have not had a chance to discuss County Attorney Stater’s resignation. Other topics brought up included a pen camera in the ladies’ room of the courthouse and your podcast host asked the Board on behalf of his audience, the status of reimbursing Deputy Carlos Lopez his attorney fees as well as the status of the Green Dot Bank investigation into the stealing of the Sheriff’s paycheck. It’s all on this episode!

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain visits with Henry County Iowa County Attorney Candidate Becky Wilson. On February 3, 2026, Henry County Attorney Darin Stater submitted his resignation to County Auditor Robin Detrick and the Board of Supervisors were made aware shortly before 5 PM that day. Henry County Attorney Candidate Becky Wilson says she is ready to go and welcomes an appointment to the position immediately. She has a lot of support for this and in this episode John visits with Becky Wilson and they discuss what has been happening and not happening in the county and how she feels and knows she can help.

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain attends what turned out to be the largest mid-term turnout in Scott County history for the Republican Caucus! On this episode you will see the inner workings of Iowa citizens doing their patriotic duty of caucusing. Representatives of Gubernatorial Candidates spoke on their behalf as well as other candidates and representatives. Iowa State Treasurer Roby Smith was on hand to ask attendees for their support as well as to campaign for governor for his friend Randy Feenstra. Results of the night’s efforts were as follows: 5thPlace Eddie Andrews 2.6%, 4th Place Randy Feenstra 14.6%, 3rd Place Brad Sherman 18.3%, 2nd Place Zach Lahn 25.2%, and 1st Place Adam Steen 39.1%.

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today, Breaking News! Henry Co. Attorney Darin Stater resigns from his office. John Bain shares the resignation letter as well as the next steps in the process to replace him.

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. A full agenda and here are some highlights: Discussion concerning HUB insurance deductibles, Dept. Budget reviews received from county dept.’s, Future need of County Compensation Board, Preserve Oakland Mills group question if to proceed with self-funded engineering study, and much more. It all happened January 27, 2026.