Ruthven is a town of approximately 770 residents on Highway 18 in northwest Iowa. Ruthven is located in Palo Alto County and is considered the Hub of the Wetlands as 5 lakes are within 10 miles of the community. Even though it is a small town, it 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 local churches. Ruthven does experience all four seasons.
Ruthven is also home to Lost Island Lake located 4 miles north of the community and adds another 200 year round residents to our community--plus an additional 200 seasonal residents. The lake has a swimming beach, a campground, a small store and cafe, boat launches, and hiking trails. The Lost Island Nature Center is also located on the lake.
QUASQUICENTENNIAL
Ruthven will be celebrating its 125th birthday in July 2009!!! The next planning meeting is on May 21st, 7 p.m. at the Social Center. Volunteers are needed!! Call Jan Helmke at (712) 837-5492 if you can help or have any questions.
The Lost Island Ruthven Betterment Association is conducting their annual membership drive. Click on the link above to download the information brochure and membership informaiton. Remember your membership dollars are used to promote several fun events like Cabin Fever Weekend, Bully Bullhead Weekend, Santa's visit!!
Please join today!!
Be a part of history...
Click on the link below to download the Ruthven Quasquicentennial History Book informational brochure and order form. All present and previous residents are encouraged to submit their family history.
You can help!!
We are trying to gather Ruthven-Ayrshire Community School alumni information. If you have updated mailing information for a Ruthven-Ayrshire alumni, please email ruthven125@yahoo.com