As a child, Wayne Hendershot had a bad habit – he bit his nails, much to the disdain of his mother. So, as a remedy, she decided to teach him tatting, a way to create a durable lace by making loops ...

Looking at old photos of early Polk County pioneer women, the clothing looks dark and somber, the hairstyles severe to our modern tastes. But these women weren't completely "no frills." A closer look ...