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15-Second Escape: National Balloon Classic

15-Second Escape: National Balloon Classic

Floating on a summer breeze, dozens of hot-air balloons arrive for the Nite Glow at the National Balloon Classic in Indianola, Iowa (18 miles south of Des Moines).

October 13, 2016

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