Bio: Established in 2007 as a photography, art, and design studio. Specialziing in photography of graduating seniors, friends, families, weddings, and fine art photography. Call, email creativepunch@ruthventel.com or visit the website for more details.
Hours: 7 am - 5 pm with extending hours in the spring and fall
Bio: The Farmers Coop Elevator operates a licensed grain warehouse; provides grain marketing and related services; supplies feed, fertilizer, refined fuels, and other merchandise to producers in north central Iowa in and around Ruthven, Graettinger, Terril, and Wallingford.
Address: 2701 E Mitchell, Office of Opportunity, PO Box 8
Phone: (712) 260-9660
Hours: by appt
Bio: Nikki Lawson provides substance abuse treatment, assessments, OWI screenings, and adolescent and adult work.
Lil' Angels Childcare
Owner/Manager: Brandie Malm
Address: 1004 Gowrie Street
Phone: (712) 837-5780
Hours: 6:15 am - 5:30 pm
Bio: Lil' Angels Childcare opened in 2000 and is operated by Brandie Malm and Kris Ezarski--both having degrees in Childcare, Early Childhood Education, and Elementary Education. Lil' Angels uses a theme-directed curriculum where the children practice a daily schedule of math, science, reading, music, and art activities.
Lost Island Corner Store & Cafe
Owner/Manager: Becky Rouse
Address: 3299 335th Avenue
Phone: (712) 837-5811
Hours: 7:30 am - 8 pm Monday through Saturday
Bio: The Lost Island Corner Store opened in 1988 and serves menu items and & noon specials every day. They sell basic groceries and beer--off and on sale.
Bio: John & Denise Gochenouer opened this summer resort in 2000. Their regular season runs from May 15th through September 4th. Call for off-season reservations.
Bio: Owned and operated by Alan and Tracy Mattice.
Murf's Service
Owner/Manager: Timothy P Murphy
Address: 1302 Gowrie Street
Phone: (712) 240-5226
Hours: 9 hrs per day Monday through Friday and 6 hrs on Saturday
Bio: Opened in 2007 by Timothy Murphy for tire repair and sales, light mechanical work, oil changes, and fuel.
Picket Fence
Owner/Manager: Maxine Hanson, Manager
Address: 1205 Gowrie Street
Phone: (712) 837-4871
Hours: Wed, Thurs, and Fri 9 am - 5 pm; Sat 9 am - 3 pm
Bio: Since 2002, the Picket Fence has carried unique gifts and crafts created by local crafters--unique hand crafted gifts, woodcrafts, framed art, florals, glassware, blankets, and so much more! We're more than a craft store we're a whole lot more! Whether you are going to be camping at Lost Island, traveling on Hiway 18 through the Ruthven, Iowa area or just load up your friends and stop in downtown Ruthven and visit the Picket Fence. We have crafts, gifts and some collectibles, plus so much more we can't list it all. Some items are one of a kind so if you like it better buy it, it might be the only one we have or will be able to get. If you have been to our store before, you need to stop back, bring a friend or two and have fun looking at newly arrived items. We usually have a good selection of cards such as birthday, sympathy, anniversary that you can purchase for $1.00 or $1.50! WOW, now that's a sample of some of our great prices. Sometimes you have to be patient with us, because we can get busy, and we are not paid employees. Also available is a bridal gift registry and and we have gift certificates available. We also are looking for quality crafters to join us in our coop. Big city flare, small town prices, come take a look, you'll be glad you did.
Relativity T's
Owner/Manger: Terri Whitaker
Address: 1309 Gowrie Street
Phone: (712) 837-5564
Hours: 9 am - 5 pm
Bio: Creating custom t-shirts, embroidery, and LostIsland apparel since 1997. Owned and operated by Terri Whitaker.
Riecke Farm Models Inc
Owner/Manager: Gilson Riecke/Maxine Hansen
Address: 2209 E Mitchell
Phone: (712) 837-4871
Hours:
Bio: Gilson Riecke and Maxine Hansen have scratch built farm toys that are mostly 1/16 scale. All are built here in Ruthven since 1984. Brochures are available.
Bio: Providing local and long distance telephone service, cable TV, and internet service. The business was established on July 20, 1903.
Rouse Roofing
Owner/Manager: Nathan Rouse
Address: 3018 340th Ave
Phone: (712) 837-5564
Hours: 9 am - 5 pm
Bio: Established in 1997.
Ruthven American Legion/Auxiliary Post 33
Owner/Manager: Cliff Christensen, Commander
Address: 1602 Main Street
Phone: (712) 837-4443
Hours: NA
Bio: The Ruthven American Legion/Auxiliary generallys hosts free-will offering pancake breakfasts every third Sunday-except for December and also the first Sunday in June, July, August and September--refer to the Community Calendar for specific dates. The Legion Hall is available for rent for weddings, receptions, parites, holiday occasions, and family reunions. Please contact Diana Wichman at (712) 837-5784 for details.
Bio: This is a skilled nursing facility with assisted living opportunites and also has the Ruthven Community Care Center Villa Apartments. The doors opened in 1986.
Ruthven Coop Oil Co
Owner/Manager: Ron Hanson, Manager
Address: 1603 Rolling Street
Phone: (712) 837-5513
Hours: 7 am - 5 pm
Bio: Established in 1965, Ruthven Coop Oil Co conducts retail sales of gasoline, diesel, propane, and other related items.
Ruthven Insurance Agency
Owner/Manager: Gregory Olson
Address: 1108 Gowrie Street
Phone: (712) 837-5215
Hours:
Bio: Since 1971 the agency has been selling and servicing insurance products for auto, home, commercial, life, health, farm, annuities, etc. Contact Gregory Olson for information.
Ruthven Meat Processing, Inc.
Owner/Manager: Terry L Kraft
Address: 1701 Railroad Street
Phone: (712) 837-5334
Hours: Mon-closed for butchering; Tuesday through Friday 8 am - 5 pm; Saturday 8 am-11 am
Bio: Owned by Terry Kraft since 2001. They do custom meat processing (hoof to freezer) and retail meat sales of steaks, chops, roasts, ground beef and pork, beef and pork patties, ground sausage and patties, home-made smoked bologna, salami, snack sticks, beef jerky, bacon, and brats.
Hours: Mon 9:30 am - 11:30 am/3 pm - 5:30 pm, Tue 6 pm - 8 pm, Wed 9:30 am - 11:30 am/3 pm - 8 pm, Thu closed, Fri 1 pm - 5:30 pm, Sat 9 am - noon
Bio: The Ruthven Public Library is a free public library serving the residents of Ruthven and rural Palo Alto County. Everyone is encouraged to have a library card. Borrower's under 18 must have a parent's signature.
Ruthven United Methodist Church
Owner/Manager: Reverend Jim Gochenouer
Address: 1402 Rolling Street
Phone: (712) 837-4623
Hours: weekdays 9 am - 2 pm, Sundays all morning
Bio: The RuthvenUnitedMethodistChurch has Sunday school for children and adults. Worship services are held each Sunday and various other times. Mission work at home and away is also conducted. Contact Rev. Jim Gochenouer with any questions.
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Owner/Manager: Penny Tonderum
Address: 102 E Robins Ave, Graettinger Iowa
Phone: (712) 859-3780
Hours: 9 am - 4 pm
Bio: Provides the local newspaper and also prints buisness envelopes, letterheads, and miscellaneous printing. Contact Penny Tonderum with questions--email at grtimes@rvtc.net
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Owner/Manager: Father Peter Duc Nguyen
Address: 1801 Rolling Street
Phone: (712) 837-5240
Hours: Masses are Saturdays at 5 pm and Sundays at 10 am
Shear Illusions
Owner/Manager: Kari L Krieg
Address: 1505 Old Hwy 18
Phone: (712) 837-4868
Hours: For Fall--Mon closed, Tue & Fri noon - 5 pm, Wed & Thu 10 am - 9 pm, Sat by appt only
Bio: Kari Krieg opened this full service hair salon in August 2006. The salon offers coloring, waxing, perms, pedicure and manicures, and adult and children haircuts. Tanning services are also available.
S.O.S. Air Duct & Chimney Cleaning
Owner/Manager: Gary Sanderson
Address: 3299 335th Ave
Phone: (712) 837-5735
Hours: Mon through Fri
Bio: Gary Sanderson opened this business in 2000. He cleans chimneys, fireplaces, wood stoves, air duct systems, furnaces, air conditioners, and dryer vents. He can also install chimney caps and some liners.
Spencer Agronomy Services, Inc.
Owner/Manager: Pete Crew
Address: 3594 34oth Avenue
Phone: (712) 837-3311
Hours: 8 am - 5 pm
Bio: Conducting retail chemical and seed sales, selling NK Midwest and Agrigold brands, doing grid sampling, crop consulting, and custom application on chemicals. Contact Pete Crew for information. Email address is sas@ruthventel.com
Therapeutic Massage
Owner/Manager: Julie Alexander, LMT
Address: 2701 Mitchell Street
Phone: (712) 837-3756
Hours: Mon through Fri--call for hours, Sat by appt
Bio: Opened in 2005, Julie Alexander is a licensed massage therapist specializing in Swedish massage and relaxation, chair massage, and hot stone massage. Come enjoy a massage; it's the beginning to a healthier you!
If you would like your business to be included on the Ruthven Business Directory, please fill out the information request form and mail it to or drop it off at city hall.
