Anna Bowman in a black shirt and jewelry

Anna Bowman

City Editor

Anna is based in Indianapolis, IN and worked in government communications for five years before joining 6AM City to help launch INDYtoday. When she’s not writing about the Circle City from a local coffee shop, you can find her taking long walks with her dog Babs + reading from her hammock and baking pies from scratch.

Exterior of Heath Outdoors garden center
Business
Owners of Heath Outdoor are opening a brewery in Indianapolis, IN
Heath Outdoor LLC is spreading its roots + growing from a landscape center into a brewery, distillery, and taproom on the near east side of Indianapolis.
June 29, 2023
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Anna Bowman
The downtown canal colored green
Culture
Which Hogwarts house is Indy in?
The Sorting Hat has spoken, and the answer might surprise you, Hoosiers. We’re sharing Indy’s house, according to education, sports championships, working hours, cultural offerings + professions.
June 29, 2023
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Anna Bowman
Downtown street at night
Culture
Would You Rather: Indy edition
Are you a Hoosier in search of a conversation starter? Look no further, because we’ve compiled a list of locally-inspired questions that could ignite quite a debate at the watercooler.
June 27, 2023
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Anna Bowman
A life-size fake gorilla on a rooftop
City
Oddities around Indy that need an explanation
We’ve noticed a few things out of place around the Circle City + we’re sharing what we learned. Spoiler alert: gorillas, bat signals, and fragrant alleys are involved.
June 27, 2023
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Anna Bowman
A map screenshot with the landmark names whited out
City
Name this Indy neighborhood
We’ve removed the landmarks from this Circle City neighborhood so you can put your Hoosier knowledge to the test.
June 23, 2023
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Anna Bowman
Indy skyline with Lucas Oil Stadium in the forefront
Events
NBA All-Star Saturday Night is headed to Lucas Oil Stadium
The Saturday Night programming next year will include the league’s brightest players in the AT&T Slam Dunk and on Sunday, the game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
June 21, 2023
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Anna Bowman
One of Stutz's race cars with a number 73 on the side
Events
Race car driver Turner Woodard’s tag sale in Indianapolis, IN
Looking to shop this weekend? Flipside Estates is hosting a tag sale with items from former Stutz Building owner + race car driver Turner Woodard.
June 21, 2023
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Anna Bowman
People walking on bridge with skyline in background
Business
Explained: Indy’s B-corp organizations
What is a B-Corp and how does a company qualify for it? We’re sharing everything you need to know about the certification.
June 19, 2023
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Anna Bowman
Up-close chess board with Garfield Park in background
Nonprofits
$75,000 grant awarded to “Chess in the Park” in Indianapolis, IN
The local nonprofit, “Youth 2 Greatness Inc.” received a $75,000 grant from the Indianapolis Foundation to expand its programming in parks around the city.
June 15, 2023
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