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

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Progress of the Recreational Trail at Lost Island Lake 

The recreational trail around Lost Island Lake has been started!  View the progress photos on the right.  Click on the photos to enlarge them.  An informational and support brochure is also available. 

The bottom two pictures are the latest pictures of the Lost Island Trail.  One is the finished graded concrete section and the other is the graveled section which will be incorporated in the next phase which is slated to be completed in 2011.  Cash donations are always welcome to help further the trail project.  Donations will be applied toward the Palo Alto Gaming and Development Corporation grant application that is to be submitted by January 1, 2011.  Anyone who is interested in helping with the trail project is encouraged to submit their donation to:

Lost Island Protective Association, PO Box 383, Ruthven IA 51301 

Photos Submitted by the Community 

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 2009.  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 past events, visit Bully Bullhead page.