The Town of Iva was awarded its first-ever South Carolina Department of Transportation Grant for Downtown restructuring in 2005.  The Grant was used to install new street lamps, planters, angle parking, and landscaping.  A new water fountain was also installed.  Construction of the restructuring was completed in October 2007.  A ceremony was held at the Iva Gazebo in October 2007 to celebrate the new look.  Seen in the above photo is Rep. Michael Grambrell, R-SC House of Representatives, Bobby Patterson, SC Dept. of Transportation, Iber Neal Sutherland, Iva Councilmember, Bobby Gentry, Iva Mayor, and Mary Forrester, Iva Councilmember, receiving a check from the SC Dept. of Transportation.

The Town of Iva has recently applied for a Phase II SC DOT Grant to continue with restructuring.  Grants will be awarded in August 2008.  If awarded, more planters and street stamps will be installed.