SOUTHEAST IOWA TODAY With John Bain

Washington CO- Marcus Fedler Wants to Continue to be Your District 3 Supervisor

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain visits with Marcus Fedler who is currently serving his 2nd term as the Washington County Board of Supervisor for District 3. First elected during a special election in March of 2021 and subsequently won his first full four-year term in the 2022 election against his current opponent Bill Poch. Marcus shares and clears up his position regarding the challenge of the $15 Million Highland School District Bond Referendum; it was about Election Integrity.

Look Ma, No Hands! Cruising in a 2026 GMC Denali Ultimate

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain goes for a ride in his cousin, Doug Hepner’s brand new 2026 GMC Denali Ultimate Truck. The guys head up the road and Doug shows the technology of the Super Cruise- GMC’s semi-autonomous driving technology where the driver doesn’t have to use his hands or feet to drive through traffic as the truck does all of the navigating and driving. The future is now!

Giant Trolls Inhabit Clinton, Iowa!

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain heads to Clinton, Iowa, in search for the Giant Trolls now inhabiting the area. Danish Recycling Artist Thomas Dambo has brought his vision to Clinton, Iowa, in the form of giant trolls that reflect Clinton’s rich lumber history. John introducesyou to Helmut, Marvin, Warren and a fourth troll hanging out at Eagle Point Park.

America 250-Meet Texas’ James Bowie

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain stops in New Boston, Texas, where the Bowie County Courthouse resides. Bowie County is named after Texas legend James Bowie. John shares some history of the man and the county that is named after him as America 250 rolls on!

Memorial Day 2026

On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain shares a Memorial Day lesson and message as well as scripture in honor of the Holiday. He also explains why it is okay to also recognize that Memorial Day Weekend is the unofficial start of summer and it involves a complicated word called “Freedom.”