A profane sign about the president has caused a stir in Albia, particularly for its location about a block from an elementary school. KCCI reports the sign, placed in front of a home on Main Street last week, uses the “F” word before referring to President Joe Biden. Community leaders and parents from Grant Elementary school voiced concerns that students returning to class would inevitably see the sign.

Albia Mayor Richard Clark says the community feels like it’s his responsibility order the sign to be removed, but he says after he consulted the city attorney, a former lieutenant governor and the Iowa League of Cities, each said it is out of his hands.  The Mayor said he was disgusted by the sign put up by Albia resident Tyson Hackett, in response to the events in Afghanistan and his view of Biden’s handling of the situation. Some in the community who support former President Donald Trump are still uncomfortable with the profanity near the school.

Clark said he tried personally to intervene, by speaking with Hackett and explaining to him that kids see the sign as they leave school. Hackett did make a concession this week by flipping around the sign so that it no longer faces the school. But he said doesn’t intend to take down the sign entirely.