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Live Weather and Webcam at Lost Island Lake courtesy of Don Peaslee	Community Calendar	Map of Ruthven

News and upcoming events...

If you have information or photos you would like to submit to the Ruthven City Website, please email them to ruthvencityweb@ruthventel.com

Cabin Fever Weekend will be here soon--February 12, 13, & 14th.  Schedule of Events

Ruthven has received over 50 inches of snow this winter season already!  Here are some photos from Dec 24th-26th. 

View weather in Ruthven or anywhere	The proposed recreational trail for Lost Island Lake
51358 (Ruthven Weather Forecast, IA)

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; plus a recreational trail is in the works to connect Lost Island and Ruthven. The community also has an active betterment association-LIRBA (Lost Island Ruthven Betterment Association). 

Ruthven's Quasquicentennial and annual Bully Bullhead Weekend was held July 10, 11, and 12th!!  Click here for photos  There were activities for everyone to enjoy!  Click on the link above to view photos from the events.  Thank you to everyone who helped with the celebration and also thank you to everyone who came and visited Ruthven and took part in our Quasquicentennial/Bully Bullhead Weekend.  If you would like to see photos from 2008, please go to the Bully Bullhead page.