America 250-Meet Texas’ James Bowie

Jake McVey to Perform at 116th Whoopee Days

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain visits with Country Music Performer and Songwriter Jake McVey. Jake will be performing at the 116th Whoopee Days in Brighton, Iowa, on Saturday June 20, 2026, on the Main Stage starting at 8PM. Jake shares his Southeast Iowa roots with John and how he has done things his way. Jake also shares the three things that can kill you in the music industry.

America 250-US Marine Corps War Memorial

On this VIDEO podcast episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain continues the Southeast Iowa Today with John Bain America 250 Tour. This stop is the US Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington Ridge Park in Arlington County Virginia. Dedicated in 1954, the statue honors all U.S. Marines who have given their lives to defend their country.

America 250-Thomas Jefferson Memorial

On this Video episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain continues the Southeast Iowa Today with John Bain America 250 Tour. John takes you to Washington DC to the Thomas Jefferson Memorial where he shares a few of our Nation’s 3rd President’s statements and quotes.

America 250- Flag Day-This Flag

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain shares his thoughts on Flag Day and the importance of the Holiday and why we should be honoring the flag of the United States of America. It is John’s hope that this podcast episode will rekindle someone’s patriotism and make others think about the wonderful word and experience of “Freedom.”

America 250- A Tour of the National Mall in Washington, DC

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today, if you follow John’s podcast Facebook page then you have seen some short video vignettes of his Southeast Iowa Today with John Bain America 250 Tour celebrating our great United States. He’s covered a lot of territory in the last 10 days or so and now he’s back home in Iowa putting all the video that he has gathered into podcast episodes for you. This episode is going to be video clips with very interesting sites and lots of good information that is very current, so John thought it important to share with you as soon as possible, provided to us by Independent Contractor and Tour Guide Tim McClard.