MUSCATINE, Iowa — Ashley Clemens is sooooo ready for prom on Saturday. Her dress is turquoise, she says. It’s long and it’s shiny. And she’s quite excited about getting her hair and makeup done. Most ...

Prom is one of those time-tested events that has been around for decades, though the nature of prom and societal standards have greatly changed since the time prom first came around. Short for ...