Rathbun

Iowa · IA

City in Iowa, US

43Population

0.2 sq miArea

938 ftElevation

Rathbun is a city in Appanoose County, Iowa, United States. The population was 43 at the time of the 2020 census.

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This week in Rathbun

September 14–20, 2026·Iowa · IA

The forecast calls for Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny, highs near 83°.

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Emily L.

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Left it at the counter and someone turned it in with everything inside. Faith in Rathbun restored.

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Hannah B.

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Downtown green, Saturday mornings. The bread stand is back and the cider is worth the trip.

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