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.

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain is back in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, at the Henry County Courthouse where the Henry County Board of Supervisors held their weekly meeting. On the agenda: approval of agenda; approval of minutes; County Engineer Jake Hotchkiss weekly updates, approval of Resolution Temporary speed limit on old highway 34; approval of resolution # 33-2025 inter fund transfer of $500,000 to secondary roads; approving the appointment of Bryan Messer to the Henry County Board of Health, term beginning 1/1/2026; resolution to change Benton Avenue to Benton Road north of Henry Washington Street in section 5 Jefferson Township; Sheriff McNamee to discuss retirement of K-9 unit and possible replacement, that was moved to a later date; approval of snow removal bids; supervisor’s sub committees and of course Public Comment, the podcast gold it is!

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain goes Day Trippin’ with Bob DeWitt to the Swedish American Museum in Swedesburg, Iowa! The guys take you along as they get a great tour from Director & Docent of the Swedish American Museum Trish Woepking. If you would like more information about the museum, give them a call at 319-254-2317.

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. On the agenda for the meeting: Approval of agenda; Approval of minutes; Approval of claims; Department Head Meeting; County Engineer Jake Hotchkiss weekly update; Henry County Snow Removal Bids; Supervisors' sub committees and public comment. Stick around until the end for Public Comment also known as “Podcast Gold!” It all happened November 6, 2025.

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain visits with Pastor of Grace Community Church in Washington, Iowa, Darren Brown. Pastor Brown shares information on the upcoming 4th Annual Fundraiser diner & Auction to be held at The Hope Center on the corner of South B Avenue & W. Jefferson Street in Washington, Iowa, on Friday, November 14,2025 at 6 PM. To learn more about this ministry visit their website at www.trbulationandtrust.com

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain reads and shares the November 3, 2025, E-File to the Jefferson County Clerk of District Court from Plaintiff Judy Heisel vs. Jefferson County, Iowa, Chauncey Moulding (individually and in his official capacity), Lee Dimitt(individually and in his official capacity), Susie Drish (individually and in her official capacity), Dee Sandquist (individually and in her official capacity), Amanda Moreno, M.D. (individually and in her official capacity), Defendants. Judy Heisel brings this action to redress wrongs committed against her relating to her end of employment with Jefferson County, for violations of her civil rights, for defamation, and for malicious prosecution.