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The National Balloon Classic, an event in Indianola that attracts international attention, begins this week! Details below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

**Support local media**<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The 2026 National Balloon Classic runs from July 31 to August 8.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check out all the events here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Buy tickets here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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