Iowa, 2011: UAPSRS Case No. 126
| Country | USA |
| State or Province | Iowa |
| City | Des Moines |
| Date | 8/1/11 |
| Time | 15:00 |
| Weather | Clear |
| Duration | 1 minute |
| Witnesses (Number) | 2 |
| Distance | 1/2 mile |
| Solid Object | Yes |
| Size | Slightly smaller than a golf ball at arm’s length |
| Shape | Sphere |
| Shape Details | Originally thought it was a hot air balloon |
| Metallic/Shiny | Yes |
| Color | Gray/Silver |
| Glow/Halo | No |
| Lights | No |
| How Many Lights | Not Specified |
| How Bright | Not Specified |
| Light Coloration | Not Specified |
| Sound | No |
| Motion/Speed | Not Specified |
| Number of Objects | One |
| Coordination/Communication | Not Specified |
| Windows | No |
| Occupants | No |
| Description | On a summer afternoon in 2011 near Des Moines, IA, two witnesses observed a metallic, spherical object, described as slightly smaller than a golf ball at arm’s length and appearing to be 200 yards in altitude. Initially mistaken for a hot air balloon due to its shape and color, the object’s lack of any visible propulsion, payload, or detectable signatures, coupled with the witnesses’ unusual lack of interest at the moment, sparked curiosity. The object was no longer visible upon attempting a second observation. |
| Nearby Landmarks | Not Specified |
| Latitude | 41.5994 |
| Longitude | -93.2352 |
| Altitude | 200 yards |
| Propulsion | No |
| Advanced Capabilities | No |
| Visible Payload | No |
| Radar | No |
| Signatures | No |
| Awareness | Not Specified |
| Aggression | No |
| Health Effects | Not Specified |
| Physical/Environmental Effects | Not Specified |
| Animal Disturbance | Not Specified |
| Witness Feelings | Unusually uninterested at the moment of sighting |
| Witness Assessment | Not Specified |
| Additional Info | Not Specified |
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