Ruthven, IA
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- 1,439 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
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Ruthven sits right in northwest Iowa's lake country, earning the local nickname Hub of the Wetlands because of the several lakes within a short drive. Lost Island Lake is just four miles north, making it easy to spend summer weekends boating, camping, swimming at the beach, or walking the trails around the nature center. It is a quiet, easygoing small town along Highway 18 where outdoor recreation is always close by.
Daily life revolves around the Ruthven-Ayrshire school district, the local library, city parks, and the community pool. The town really comes together every summer for Bully Bullhead Weekend right after the Fourth of July, drawing crowds for a parade, kids' carnival, tractor ride, and local fishing tournament. It is a welcoming, close-knit community with a classic Iowa pace of life.
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