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It was a busy weekend all around Marion County. In addition to all the fun at the County Fair, there was the H.O.G Rally in Pella and the first ever Red Rock Balloon Fest at the lake.
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KNIA/KRLS News was fortunate enough to go up with one veteran balloonist, Bill Clemons of Des Moines.
He says after 27 years and thousands of flights, taking to the air still gives him a rush and he enjoys the spirit of the competition.