Van Meter Township, Dallas County, Iowa

Van Meter Township is a township in Dallas County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 3061.

Geography
Van Meter Township covers an area of 40.11 sqmi and contains two incorporated settlements: De Soto and Van Meter. According to the USGS, it contains six cemeteries: Clayton, Oakland, Otterman, Thornton, Van Meter and Williams.

The streams of Bulger Creek, North Raccoon River and South Raccoon River run through this township.

Transportation
Van Meter Township contains landing strip, Flying Green Acres Landing Strip.