Jane Burns
@janeburns.bsky.social
Journalist who has covered pretty much everything, which is why one day my memoir will be called “Cheese and Basketball: Stories From a Reporter Who Has Covered Everything.” Writing about girls' and women's sports in Iowa at https://janeburns.substack.com
Yoko knows.
(This isn’t new today, just something I saved. But it’s pretty timeless)
(This isn’t new today, just something I saved. But it’s pretty timeless)
November 19, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Yoko knows.
(This isn’t new today, just something I saved. But it’s pretty timeless)
(This isn’t new today, just something I saved. But it’s pretty timeless)
This is what Gannett told us when they acquired the DM Register
November 18, 2025 at 7:51 PM
This is what Gannett told us when they acquired the DM Register
She's the best ever at Drake, which has had a few great ones. Later that night, past players gathered for a drink and former Bulldog and current Iowa coach Jan Jensen stopped by. She was no slouch, either. This photo brings me such joy, I need to frame it and put it up at home.
November 16, 2025 at 5:46 PM
She's the best ever at Drake, which has had a few great ones. Later that night, past players gathered for a drink and former Bulldog and current Iowa coach Jan Jensen stopped by. She was no slouch, either. This photo brings me such joy, I need to frame it and put it up at home.
A year ago, Drake celebrated its 50th anniversary of women’s basketball and all its greatest stars were there. There was none greater than 1986 all-American Wanda Ford. I had the privilege of covering her as a student journalist. Absolutely incredible, led the nation and scoring and rebounding. …
November 16, 2025 at 5:46 PM
A year ago, Drake celebrated its 50th anniversary of women’s basketball and all its greatest stars were there. There was none greater than 1986 all-American Wanda Ford. I had the privilege of covering her as a student journalist. Absolutely incredible, led the nation and scoring and rebounding. …
Some of his images
November 11, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Some of his images
One of my favorite photos of my dad. I don’t know if he was shipping out or coming home, but I love that it captures the small-town boy (7 in his graduation class) in the big city. And the photo itself is so Vivian Maier. Possibly, probably, a self-portrait; he did a lot of them as a soldier.
November 11, 2025 at 1:42 PM
One of my favorite photos of my dad. I don’t know if he was shipping out or coming home, but I love that it captures the small-town boy (7 in his graduation class) in the big city. And the photo itself is so Vivian Maier. Possibly, probably, a self-portrait; he did a lot of them as a soldier.
Big fan of this business name that I just saw as I was driving around looking at pretty trees.
November 8, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Big fan of this business name that I just saw as I was driving around looking at pretty trees.
It was me helping my photographer friend test the lighting for a portrait to accompany a story I wrote. Current basketball fans will recognize one of them, old-school Iowans would certainly know both
November 7, 2025 at 10:31 PM
It was me helping my photographer friend test the lighting for a portrait to accompany a story I wrote. Current basketball fans will recognize one of them, old-school Iowans would certainly know both
Image from this lovely, contemplative book. My favorite coffee shop read.
November 3, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Image from this lovely, contemplative book. My favorite coffee shop read.
Even Patti Smith is ready for basketball season to begin, and the college games officially begin today. Huzzah!
November 3, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Even Patti Smith is ready for basketball season to begin, and the college games officially begin today. Huzzah!
Also my hometown of Mt Horeb, Wisconsin is looking lovely today
October 31, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Also my hometown of Mt Horeb, Wisconsin is looking lovely today
Last night, I took a picture of a house where they pretty much overdo the Halloween decorations. I was at a stop sign, just whipped out my phone and snapped a picture and drove off. I didn’t realize til just now that this is what I got. This looks way better than their decorations.
October 31, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Last night, I took a picture of a house where they pretty much overdo the Halloween decorations. I was at a stop sign, just whipped out my phone and snapped a picture and drove off. I didn’t realize til just now that this is what I got. This looks way better than their decorations.
Is the zoning requirement for all vape shops that they must be visible from space?
October 30, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Is the zoning requirement for all vape shops that they must be visible from space?
The newspaper the next day
October 20, 2025 at 12:45 PM
The newspaper the next day
On Oct. 20, 1951, one of the more unknown stories in sports happened. Johnny Bright, best football player in Drake's history and a Black QB, was sidelined by a punch that broke his jaw. Might have won the Heisman that year
October 20, 2025 at 12:43 PM
On Oct. 20, 1951, one of the more unknown stories in sports happened. Johnny Bright, best football player in Drake's history and a Black QB, was sidelined by a punch that broke his jaw. Might have won the Heisman that year
Des Moines, with a big crowd behind me too
October 18, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Des Moines, with a big crowd behind me too
We all had quite the conversation
October 16, 2025 at 11:52 PM
We all had quite the conversation
Ah, Columbus Day in the days of We were Brownies, we got to be on Circus 3 with Cowboy Eddie and Howie Olson (in Madison), they asked us a question about Columbus Day and I was such a geek even then that whatever answer I gave them was the best and I won a box of Twinkies.
October 13, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Ah, Columbus Day in the days of We were Brownies, we got to be on Circus 3 with Cowboy Eddie and Howie Olson (in Madison), they asked us a question about Columbus Day and I was such a geek even then that whatever answer I gave them was the best and I won a box of Twinkies.
I didn’t particularly idolize Diane Keaton or Annie Hall when I was a teenager but I clearly had at least one outfit inspired by her.
October 11, 2025 at 9:09 PM
I didn’t particularly idolize Diane Keaton or Annie Hall when I was a teenager but I clearly had at least one outfit inspired by her.
This week the Crown Prince of Norway was in Decorah, Iowa, and the Twin Cities. His dad, King Harald, came to my WI hometown in 1965 when he was crowned prince and my dad was there to capture the moment. Complete with a police officer texting before texting was invented.
October 11, 2025 at 1:54 PM
This week the Crown Prince of Norway was in Decorah, Iowa, and the Twin Cities. His dad, King Harald, came to my WI hometown in 1965 when he was crowned prince and my dad was there to capture the moment. Complete with a police officer texting before texting was invented.
Very happy with today’s mail. Looking forward to the new one from @amyrigby.bsky.social
October 7, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Very happy with today’s mail. Looking forward to the new one from @amyrigby.bsky.social