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About Luther, IA

Luther is a tiny farming community of 159 people in central Iowa, about 15 miles northwest of Ames via Highway 17. Most visitors come from Des Moines (30 miles south via I-35 and Highway 17) or use it as a quiet base near Iowa State University. The old Lutheran church with its white steeple still marks the town center and gives Luther its name.

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Luther, IA is in United States, at 41.967, -93.818 - about 30 km south-west of Gilbert, IA.

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The closest airport to Luther, IA is Des Moines International Airport, 61 km (about 58 min by car).

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