Bruce Township is one of twenty townships in Benton County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 319. As of 2018, the population is 298.

History

Bruce Township was founded in 1853.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, Bruce Township covers an area of 36.07 square miles (93.42 square kilometers).

Adjacent townships

• Big Creek Township, Black Hawk County (northeast)
• Cedar Township (east)
• Jackson Township (southeast)
• Monroe Township (south)
• Clark Township, Tama County (southwest)
• Geneseo Township, Tama County (west)
• Eagle Township, Black Hawk County (northwest)

Cemeteries

The township contains Fairview Cemetery.

Major highways

• U.S. Route 218

School districts

• Union Community School District

Political districts

• Iowa's 3rd congressional district
• State House District 39
• State Senate District 20