Rake

Community Info

Rake was founded in 1900 and named in honor of A.A. Rake, a Norwegian who came here at age 20.  The town's slogan is "A Little Bit of Norway, A Lot of Pride". Rake also has a sister city in Norway called "Rocka". 

An annual Lutefisk Supper is held every February and began in 1975 - average attendance is 500 people - double the population of the town itself!

Quality of Life

City parks Churches Downtown business district

Grocery store Financial institution Public Library

Utilities and Services

Utilities Electric - Alliant Energy Water - City of Rake Sanitation - Sewage Treatment Lagoon Natural Gas - None Telecommunications - Winnebago Cooperative Telephone Association

Services First Responders Unit Volunteer fire Department 80% of city streets paved

Quick Reference

Population

Rake is home to 227 people.

City Government

Meets the 2^nd Monday of month at 7 P.M.

Rake City Hall
101 E. Grace St.
Rake, IA 50465

Business/Organizations:

For more information on Rake...

• North Iowa Community School (K-12)
• Community Quick Reference Guide for Rake