On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain attends the Henry County Iowa Board of Supervisors meeting at the Henry County Courthouse in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. Pay attention to the pledge of allegiance, a patriotic young lady named Brinley leads us. On the AGENDA: Approval of Agenda; Approval of Minutes; County Engineer, Jake Hotchkiss Weekly Update; Possible Action Regarding Oakland Mills Preservation Walk Bridge; SEIRPC - Sara Hecox, Approval of Resolution #35-2025 Henry County Support the Great River Housing Trust Fund; Supervisors, Sub-Committees’ and of course Public Comment. It all happened December 23, 2025.

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain shares his thoughts and what Christmas means to him. He wishes you a Merry Christmas and looks forward to bringing you Season Four of the podcast, starting in January of 2026!

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain covers the Brighton City Council Meeting. On the agenda: Call to Order, Roll Call, Discussion/Possible Action – Agenda; Discussion/Possible Action – Minutes December 1, 2025; Discussion/Possible Action – Bills, Discussion/Possible Action – November Financials, Public Comments; Discussion/Possible Action – Fire Department Report • Fire Truck Repair •Township Payments; Discussion/Possible Action – 500 E Railroad St, LP Tank, Discussion/Possible Action; Cemetery Mausoleum, Discussion/Possible Action – Employee Health Insurance; Discussion/Possible Action – Possible Reward for Flashing Sign Theft; Discussion/Possible Action – French-Reneker; Benton Street Patching Contract; Discussion/Possible Action – Ordinances; Codification; Discussion/Possible Action – Maintenance Report; Discussion/Possible Action – Nuisances; Discussion/Possible Action – Past Dues; Adjournment. It all happened December15, 2025.

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain shares the infamous letter that Henry County Citizen Leland Graber has shared with members of the Henry County Iowa Courthouse and alluded to over the past several months at Board of Supervisor meetings. It’s an anonymous, malicious letter containing mention of an act, not for public mention so make sure to censor in your own household.

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain shares with you the written questions that Henry County Supervisor Vice Chairman Chad White had for the Henry County Attorney. In turn, John shares the County Attorney’s Office’s response. Before that though, he shares with you Chad White’s thoughts from the December 11, meeting regarding his belief that the Board of Supervisors should seek outside council. Along with that, you will see and hear Board of Supervisor Member Steve Detrick’s opinion regarding Iowa Code on this subject.

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain covers the portion of the Henry County Iowa Board of Supervisors meeting with Southeast Iowa Funeral Directors. The Board is wanting to come up with a consensus on transportation costs and other related costs of removing, transporting and care of deceased bodies of the indigent of the county. Different costs of the funeral industry are discussed. It all happened December 11, 2025.

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain brings you continuing coverage of the December 8, 2025, Mount Pleasant Iowa Community School District Board of Education meeting. There was a lot on the agenda, in fact coverage of this meeting has been broken into two parts. This is part two. To watch part one where the coverage of William Barnes’ termination of his contract with the district is covered, look for the episode titled: Mount Pleasant School Board Terminates Contract with Para Educator William Barnes. On the agenda: Call to Order, Roll Call, Approval of Agenda, Student Spotlight, Public Hearing on a Conveyance of Real Property, Citizen Comments, there were none. Approval of Minutes, Claims and Financial Report.

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain attends the Henry County Board of Supervisors weekly meeting at the Henry County Courthouse in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. On the agenda: Approval of Agenda, Approval of Minutes, County Engineer Jake Hotchkiss Weekly Updates, P & Z, Joe Buffington, Lot 1 Schlatter Subdivision Phase II, in Section 15 Jefferson Township this was moved to a later date, Discussion & Possible Action seeking outside council for reimbursement to Carlos Lopez, Discussion with Local Morticians & County Responsibilities that was moved to a later time. Supervisors’ Sub-Committees. The supervisors have kicked the can down the road on regard to reimbursement to Deputy Carlos Lopez. Whatever you do, you need to watch this whole episode and especially public comment. Make sure you put your thoughts in the comment section down below and make sure to give this episode a Like, follow and subscribe.