Balloon Classic: Looking back, up and down
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The skies, road, local businesses and streets have filled the community with balloons celebrating the 2022 National Balloon Classic. Balloonists fill their balloons with hot air getting ready for the competition.
- DONNETTE OREY / Indianola Independent Advocate

The skies, road, local businesses and streets have filled the community with balloons celebrating the 2022 National Balloon Classic. The views from the air offer a unique perspective on Warren County.
- DONNETTE OREY / Indianola Independent Advocate

The skies, road, local businesses and streets have filled the community with balloons celebrating the 2022 National Balloon Classic. Balloonists found launch and landing locations all over the Warren County area.
- DONNETTE OREY / Indianola Independent Advocate

The skies, road, local businesses and streets have filled the community with balloons celebrating the 2022 National Balloon Classic. Several balloons skim across pond surfaces during morning flights.
- DONNETTE OREY / Indianola Independent Advocate

The skies, road, local businesses and streets have filled the community with balloons celebrating the 2022 National Balloon Classic. NBC pilots are so skilled many come very close to the competition targets.
- DONNETTE OREY / Indianola Independent Advocate

The skies, road, local businesses and streets have filled the community with balloons celebrating the 2022 National Balloon Classic. The views from the air offer a unique perspective on Warren County.
- DONNETTE OREY / Indianola Independent Advocate
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The skies, road, local businesses and streets have filled the community with balloons celebrating the 2022 National Balloon Classic. Balloonists fill their balloons with hot air getting ready for the competition.
- DONNETTE OREY / Indianola Independent Advocate
The skies, road, local businesses and streets have filled the community with balloons celebrating the 2022 National Balloon Classic. The views from the air offer a unique perspective on Warren County.
- DONNETTE OREY / Indianola Independent Advocate
The skies, road, local businesses and streets have filled the community with balloons celebrating the 2022 National Balloon Classic. Balloonists found launch and landing locations all over the Warren County area.
- DONNETTE OREY / Indianola Independent Advocate
The skies, road, local businesses and streets have filled the community with balloons celebrating the 2022 National Balloon Classic. Several balloons skim across pond surfaces during morning flights.
- DONNETTE OREY / Indianola Independent Advocate
The skies, road, local businesses and streets have filled the community with balloons celebrating the 2022 National Balloon Classic. NBC pilots are so skilled many come very close to the competition targets.
- DONNETTE OREY / Indianola Independent Advocate
The skies, road, local businesses and streets have filled the community with balloons celebrating the 2022 National Balloon Classic. The views from the air offer a unique perspective on Warren County.
- DONNETTE OREY / Indianola Independent Advocate
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