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Eldridge City Council Wants Fire Dept.’s Trust

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain attends the Eldridge City Council Special Committee of the Whole Meeting for discussion on the future of fire protection and EMS Services in the City of Eldridge, Iowa. The Fire Department has lost trust in the city. The City Council says they don’t want that. It all happened July 13, 2026.

America 250: Honoring the Nation’s Heroes at Washington DC’s Iconic Memorials

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain continues the America 250 Tour from Washington, D.C. as he visits the Iconic Memorials that honor our Nation’s Heroes. Stops include: The Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, WW II Memorial and Korean War Memorial. This visit took place on June 6, 2026, and reflects the True events of that day.

Henry CO BOS Meeting July 9, 2026

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain is back in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, for the Henry County Board of Supervisors Meeting at the Emergency Management Building. Secondary Roads updates from Jake Hotchkiss, more information from County Assessor Nathan Milks regarding Homestead & Military Credits, and interesting information from Henry County Attorney Becky Wilson regarding the increases in Active Cases and Court Hearings scheduled in comparison to the same time last year. The episode wraps up with Public Comments that as always turn into Podcast Gold! It all happened July 9, 2026.

Eldridge Mayor Calls Special Committee of the Whole Meeting on Fire Department

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain attends the Eldridge, Iowa, City Council Meeting at the Eldridge Community Center. The meeting was very well attended by the public as attention getting items were on the agenda, including Presentation of Life Saving Award for Officer Erik Johnson, Public Comment and a presentation from Scott Girard with Community Perceptions: Results from the Community Input Survey. It all happened July 6, 2026.

America 250- Mount Pleasant Revives 1976 Bicentennial

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain attends the ceremony and reveal of the 1976 Time Capsule contents on the Henry County Courthouse lawn in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. Just a few items were on display, as the other more “weather sensitive” items are available to view at the Mount Pleasant Public Library. Lots of people attended to see history and memories up close. It all happened July 3, 2026.