Colleen Surridge/Sun photo Rainwater forces its way out of a manhole cover over which city workers placed a protective barricade in the middle of Grand Avenue near Heacock and the Frisco Hiking and Biking Trail at Forest Park. Heavy rains Monday night and Tuesday led to the city’s storm drains filling to capacity and flooding occurring in various places around town. As of Tuesday morning, the city had received 3.2 inches of rain, according to the Kansas State University Southeast Agricultural Research Center. Rain continued throughout much of Tuesday and is forecasted for today and Thursday as well.

Jamie Willey/Sun photo Three helicopters from the 285th Aviation Unit of the U.S. Army National Guard in Tulsa fly over Harmony Grove Cemetery near Dennis Sunday during a burial ceremony for Joe Helms Jr. of Dennis, who served in the 285th. A funeral detail from Fort Riley gave Helms’ a 21-gun salute, and a bugler from Fort Riley played “Taps.” Dozens of motorcyclists, including members of the Patriot Guard, also honored Helms.

Jamie Willey/Sun photo Parsons Girl Scouts march on Main Street in the St. Patrick’s Day parade Saturday. The Scouts wore uniforms of the past in celebration of the 100th anniversary of Girl Scouts.

Jamie Willey/Sun photo Students and parents of St. Patrick Catholic School march on Main Street Saturday in the St. Patrick's Day parade.

Colleen Surridge/Sun photo Preparing for spring growth, master gardener Robin Goddard weeds flower beds at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 1801 Corning.

John Bain practices for his role as Clarence Day Sr. in "Life With Father."