New Downtown Library Building Highlights Iva Progres

Greg Wilson/Anderson Observer

The town square in Iva is about to get a long-awaited addition and the Anderson County Library Branch moves downtown. The new library in in the final stages of construction and expected to be open before June 1.

The move is part of progress in downtown Iva, as work continues on the old dime store, which will house the museum and other tenants in the months ahead.

April has also kicked off the events season in Iva, with the recent Spring Express & Car Show festival, the Summer Nights Festival, and a Memorial Day event set before Summer officially arrives.

Town Manager Tim Taylor said growth is slow, but stead