at a site located near Van Meter. Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack was among those who helped dedicate the cemetery. On November 11, 2018, a Freedom Rock was unveiled at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery. Education The Van Meter Community School District operates local public schools. Notable people Myrtle Aydelotte, nurse, professor, and hospital administrator Derek Benz, science fiction author, The Revenge of the Shadow King. Bob Feller, Major League Baseball pitcher and member of Baseball Hall of Fame; born in Van Meter David Young, former U.S. Representative for References External links City of Van Meter official website Cities in Dallas County, Iowa Cities in Iowa Des Moines metropolitan area 1869 establishments in Iowa Populated places established in 1869