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Welcome
to Ruthven, Iowa and Lost Island Lake!
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Small town living at its finest!!!
Located on Highway 18 in northwest Iowa, in Palo Alto County, Ruthven is a small
town of approximately 770 residents. We are considered the 'Hub of the Wetlands'
as 5 lakes are located within 10 miles of the community. Even though it is a
smaller community, Ruthven does have its own
community school housing grades pre-kindergarten through
12th; a public park and swimming pool; a
public library; its own fire department; a
community care facility complete with assisted and
independent living units; and 5 churches. The area experiences all 4 seasons and
Lost Island Lake is located 4 miles to the north giving
residents and visitors ample opportunity to enjoy all seasons. Lost Island Lake
adds another 200 year round residents along with 200 additional seasonal
residents. The lake has a swimming beach, campground, cafe, resorts, public boat
launches, and hiking trails. The Lost Island Nature Center is also located on
the lake.
Ruthven also has an annual Bully Bullhead Weekend --providing fun for the entire
family and all ages!
Ruthven will be celebrating its Quasquicentennial this year in conjunction with
Bully Bullhead Weekend. The celebration is being held July 10, 11, 12 2009--Come
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Current Events and Things to Know
Click here to go to the Calendar Page
Just a reminder, the advance tickets for the community meal being held on
July 10th at the Pioneer Seed Building are $10 until June 15th. After that
date, the cost is $15. Over 450 tickets have already been sold! What
a great way to catch up with friends and family! Shuttle service will be
provided from the school and downtown Ruthven.
The next LIRBA/Quasqui planning meeting will be held July 2nd at 7 pm in the
Social Center.
Don't forget about the annual boat parade held at Lost Island Lake and the
fabulous fireworks that will be on display July 4th.
Bully Bullhead Weekend/Ruthven's Quasquicentennial July 10-12 Fun for
Everyone!!
A free canning class is being held at the Ruthven Methodist Church on July
18th.
Click here for an informational flyer.
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