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The City of Van Meter, Iowa (pop. 1,468) is a chartered home rule city with a Mayor-Council/Administrator. The Van Meter City Council meets for its regular business meeting on the second Monday of each month at 7:00pm.
Attention Property Owners and Taxpayers![]()
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Watch your mailbox for a school, county and city property tax hearing statement from the Dallas County Auditor to arrive in your mailbox on or after March 15, 2025. More information at dom.iowa.gov/local-government/citizen-property-tax-guide
Notice of Public Hearing - City of Van Meter - Property Tax Levy Hearing![]()
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March 31, 2025 ~ 6:00pm ~ Van Meter City Hall, 310 Mill Street, Van Meter, IA 50261![]()
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The proposed tax rate does not exceed the current tax rate.
Congratulations to Chief Brown & Officer Cooper for being awarded the Challenger Coin from the State of Iowa Medical Director for their life saving efforts & skillful use of the Stryker CR2 AED.![]()
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Thank you for your continued service to the Community!
Very high fire danger exists today!![]()
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🚫 No Open Flames – Avoid campfires, fire pits, and outdoor burning. Even a single ember can ignite dry grass and spread rapidly.![]()
🚗 No Parking on Dry Grass – Your vehicle’s hot exhaust can start a fire in seconds. Park on paved or dirt surfaces only.![]()
💨 No Tossing Cigarettes or Sparks – Discarding cigarette butts carelessly or using equipment that creates sparks (chainsaws, welding, etc.) can be deadly. Wait for safer conditions!⚠️🔥 Breezy southwesterly winds will combine with warm, dry conditions to create critical fire weather conditions over southern and central Iowa this afternoon.![]()
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Avoid burning and use extreme caution with anything that may produce a spark or flame. Fires could spread rapidly!
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Public Works will be working in Crestview during the first half of this week (March 10 - 13) to replace meter reading end points on the exterior of residential properties.