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Monday, June 10, 2013  The 2013 Pro Balloon Races is June 19-23.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  The Cannonball Balloon Road Rally will be Saturday, April 20 in Ottumwa.

Sunday, June 24, 2012  The 2012 Ottumwa Pro Balloon Races came to an end on Sunday

Saturday, June 23, 2012  South Hy-Vee had its first year of wine tasting at the Balloon Races on Saturday afternoon from 1-4.

Friday, June 22, 2012  An absolutely perfect morning meant that around half a dozen hot air balloons were able to take off for a morning flight and land near War Memorial Park.

Wednesday, June 20, 2012  The Pro Balloon Race is in its 35th year this year, and the event is still going strong.

Friday, June 25, 2010  The wind and sky can lead pilots to new places and people.

Wednesday, June 23, 2010  The event features a number of concerts, rides, dinners, and balloon related activities.