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Hot Air Balloons Take to the Sky in Lincoln | Community Voices

By Vanessa Ferguson

Published July 28, 2021 at 12:34 PM CDT

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City of Lincoln Hot Air Balloon — Balloons Over 66 Will Feature Hot Air Balloons in Lincoln, Ill.

Seth Goodman owns hot air balloons and will participate in the upcoming Balloons Over 66 event in Lincoln, Ill. Goodman spoke to Community Voices about flying hot air balloons and planning this crowd-favorite event.

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Vanessa Ferguson

Vanessa was the Community Voices Production Coordinator at NPR Illinois from 2021-2025. She continues her passion for broadcasting as a co-host of the Beyond the Mouse podcast for the Front Row Network.

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