Remembering Longtime Troy Daily News Reporter Nancy Bowman

Veteran journalist known for her relentless reporting and commitment to the community passed away after battle with cancer

Mar. 28, 2026 at 6:20pm

Nancy Bowman, a longtime reporter at the Troy Daily News in Ohio, passed away last week after a long fight against cancer. Bowman, who worked at the newspaper for over 40 years, was remembered by her former editor David Lindeman as an exceptional journalist known for her relentless pursuit of stories and her commitment to reporting the facts fairly and accurately. Lindeman praised Bowman's curiosity, integrity, and compassion, and said it was a privilege to work with her.

Why it matters

Bowman's passing marks the end of an era for the Troy Daily News and the local community, as she was a fixture at the paper for over four decades. Her dedication to journalism and her ability to connect with the people she covered made her an integral part of the city. Her loss will be deeply felt by her colleagues and the readers she served.

The details

Bowman joined the Troy Daily News as a young reporter looking for a job, and Lindeman said it was clear from the start that she was a remarkable journalist. He described her as relentless in her reporting, willing to do whatever it took to get the story right. Bowman was known for her fairness, her desire to present all sides of an issue, and her sensitivity to how her reporting affected the people she covered. She also had a passion for in-depth projects, putting months of work into series of stories on topics like the local German Baptist community and Ohio's prison system.

  • Bowman worked at the Troy Daily News for over 40 years.
  • Bowman passed away last week after a long battle with cancer.

The players

Nancy Bowman

A longtime reporter at the Troy Daily News in Ohio who was known for her relentless pursuit of stories and her commitment to reporting the facts fairly and accurately.

David Lindeman

The former editor at the Troy Daily News who worked closely with Bowman and praised her exceptional journalism and integrity.

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What they’re saying

“Man, we have to hire her.”

— David Lindeman, Former Editor, Troy Daily News

“Once she got the scent she was like a bulldog. Time wasn't an issue. Effort wasn't an issue. She would do whatever necessary to get the story.”

— David Lindeman, Former Editor, Troy Daily News

“She wanted to get things right and she was willing to listen to all sides of the story. She cared about more than just a story – she cared about the people in the story.”

— David Lindeman, Former Editor, Troy Daily News

The takeaway

Bowman's legacy as a dedicated and compassionate journalist who put integrity and accuracy above all else will continue to inspire her colleagues and the community she served for over four decades. Her passing is a significant loss for the Troy Daily News and the Miami Valley region.