The City Government Academy brings us to the Grand Rapids Area Library — a place so much more than the books within.

Grand Rapids' Public Works and Engineering departments cover a wide range of responsibilities that keep the roads smooth and the city pretty.

Week Two of the Grand Rapids City Government Academy included presentations from Police Chief Andy Morgan, K-9 Murphy and violent crime enforcement Commander Greg Payment.

Reporter Megan Buffington attends Grand Rapids' city government academy, which teaches how the city runs to help inform residents and increase civic engagement.