Memorial Day 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.

Henry CO BOS Meeting July 2, 2026

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain attends the Henry County Iowa Board of Supervisors meeting at the Emergency Management Building in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. It was the first Thursday of the month and that meant the Department Heads presented to the Board what they have been up to the past month. Before that happened, Sarah Dickmeyer of Schneider/GIS joined the meeting via internet technology to discuss a possible contract. All this and more on this episode of podcast excellence! It all happened July 2, 2026.

The Future of Fire Protection & EMS in Eldridge, Iowa

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain gets you up to speed on the issues that the Eldridge Volunteer Fire Company is currently facing and how it could affect Eldridge, Iowa, residents in the future. John shares two letters that Eldridge residents recently received: one from the Eldridge Fire Chief and the other from the Members of the Eldridge Volunteer Fire Company. On this episode John also attends the July 1, 2026, Eldridge Volunteer Fire Company’s Public Meeting where the department shared information and answered questions from the public. Coverage wraps up with John’s exclusive interview with Fire Chief Keith Schneckloth.

America 250-United States Capitol Tour

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain rolls the Southeast Iowa Today with John Bain America 250 Tour to the United States Capitol Building in Washington, D. C.! John takes you inside to see the major artwork and history of this building, along with information you may not have known or maybe forgotten.