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Cedar Rapids Public Library gets the largest allocation at $4 million. That money will go toward construction of a new west side library.

The City of Grand Rapids is partnering with shared electric scooter company, Bird Rides, to bring e-scooters to the city in the coming week. Just in time for spring, Bird is a naturally social distanced way to get around. The scooters are available through a mobile phone application and riders pay to use the scooter per minute, at no cost to the city.   “We are happy to welcome Bird to the City of Grand Rapids,” commented Mayor Dale Christy who was happy to announce the scooters would arrive within the month. “I think they will make a great addition to our community.”