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Monday 7:30am - 4:30pm Tuesday 7:30am - 4:30pm Wednesday 7:30am - 4:30pm Thursday 7:30am - 4:30pm Friday 8am - 12pm

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The City of Van Meter, Iowa (pop. 1,468) is a chartered home rule city with a Mayor-Council/Administrator. Workshop is the fourth Monday at 6pm.

The Van Meter City Council meets for its regular business meeting on the second Monday of each month at 6pm.

10/24/2026

A driver struck a power pole at the intersection of Hazel and Elm. Power has been interrupted for a good portion of the city. From roughly DeSoto Road north to the river and From Hazel east to Richland Road. MidAm crews are on site and the city is assistingin any way possible. MidAm has informed that roughly 262 services are without power. This does include the school. We will update the post with any updates.

Edit: a portion of Hazel is closed north of 2nd Ave to Main, Main and Elm west of Pleasant Street to Hazel. Please plan accordingly.

Edit: power has been restored. Streets will open soon.

10/22/2026

Due to the holiday the last yard waste pick up will be Saturday, November 28th 2026.

10/16/2026

With Fall weather setting in and cooler temperatures approaching, Public Works has shut the drinking fountains off at Johnson Park and Memorial Park for the season.

10/16/2026

Smith's Sewer Service is in the Crestview development jetting and cleaning sewer mains today.

10/13/2026

Halloween will take place the 31st of October 6pm to 8pm. 👻

We hope everyone has a fun and safe Halloween!🎃

10/12/2026

Join Our Next Meter Community Portal!

Would you like to access your water or irrigation meter information online? The City of Van Meter is launching the Next Meter Community Portal, giving residents convenient access to view meter data and monitor usage. To sign up, please complete the form below and provide your contact information. Once registered, you'll receive information on how to access your account and begin using the portal.

Thank you for helping us improve communication and provide better service to our community!

10/09/2026

Smiths sewer service will be in the area again today jetting the sanitary system.

10/07/2026

Did you know that many of the answers to common questions can be found right on our website? We encourage residents to explore the City tab, which contains a wealth of information and resources available 24/7.

Under the City tab, you can find:

✅ City Staff
✅ Council Members
✅ City Positions
✅ Economic Development Information
✅ Business Directory
✅ Board of Adjustment Information & Meetings
✅ Planning & Zoning Information & Meetings
✅ City Code & Planning Documents
✅ City Financial Information
✅ Agendas & Minutes
✅ Archived Agendas & Minutes
✅ Applications & Forms
✅ Building Information
✅ City Calendar
✅ Ordinances
✅ Public Hearing Notices
✅ RFP & Bid Postings
✅ Resolutions
✅ City Newsletters
✅ Open Forum Information
✅ Complaint Submission Information

Whether you're looking for meeting information, forms, ordinances, building resources, or city contacts, the information you need may be just a few clicks away!

🌐 Visit us at www.vanmeteria.gov

10/06/2026

We’re sharing some helpful information about the upcoming Microsoft data center project coming to Van Meter.

Please take a moment to look through the photos below for details about the project, what it means for our community, and what residents can expect.

Stay informed! Stay connected!

10/06/2026

Address

310 Mill Street
Van Meter, IA
50261

Opening Hours

Monday	7:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	7:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	7:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	7:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 12pm

Telephone

+15159962644

Website

http://www.vanmeteria.gov/

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