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. Here is what was on the agenda: Approval of Minutes; Approval of Claims; County Engineer Jake Hotchkiss, Weekly Update, Motion – Henry County Road Department Compensation Schedule; 2025 City/School Elections - 2 Tier Canvass of Votes; ISAC Request for $500 to Support Amicus Brief on Local Control; Carlos Lopez- Requesting Financial Support for Legal Fees; Assessor, Nathan Milks Family Farm Credits; Supervisors’ Committee’s and Public comment. It all happened November 18, 2025.

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain attends the Jefferson County Iowa Board of Supervisors Meeting at the Jefferson County Courthouse in Fairfield, Iowa. Here’s what was on the agenda: Acknowledge minutes; Discuss and consider abatement of taxes on parcel 10 02 101 001 for Jefferson County Conservation; Meet with Courthouse Maintenance Supervisor; Meet with County Engineer; Discuss and consider SIDCA Grant application for: Roadway dam on Quince Blvd to create 5 Acre Pond; Discuss and consider resolution approving Bontrager Minor Subdivision; Meet with Ambulance Director; Discuss and consider CEO Shared Liability Agreement for new Eastern Iowa Workforce Development Board; Discuss and consider a date to close courthouse for safety training; Discuss and consider keyless entry system locks for courthouse doors; Discuss and consider closing Courthouse for employee Christmas dinner; Discuss and consider ISAC support for Amicus Brief for Couser v. Shelby County; Discuss and consider invoice from RSM for Jackson Point LP; Make committee reports; Public comments; Allow claims and approve reports. Stick around to the end for public comment. John asks the Board of Supervisors regarding the lawsuit that is against them from former interim ambulance director Judy Heisel, if they agree with JeffersonCounty Attorney Chauncey Moulding’s assessment of the case.

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain visits with Executive Director of the Southeast Iowa Resource Center (SIRC) Amber Gavin. Amber shares how SIRC came upon its new location at 906 Broadway, West Burlington, Iowa. She also shares how you can become a volunteer and how you can donate to this organization that helps so many in need. Right now, SIRC could use the following in the form of donations: Shampoo; body wash; deodorant; tooth paste; dish soap and laundry soap. They always welcome volunteers as well as monetary donations. To make a monetary donation go through Venmo at amber-gavin-8.