(Leon, Iowa) – Sheriff’s officials in southern Iowa’s Decatur County posted on social media, Friday, with regard to a report about a person brandishing what appeared to be a gun, near the lineup of the Central Decatur School District’s Homecoming Parade, Friday.

The School’s Sheriff’s Department Resource Officer (SRO) said Deputies responded to the scene, and “Determined weapon was an airsoft gun, and not an actual firearm.” While the incident remained under investigation, the Decatur County Sheriff’s Office said there was “No ongoing threat to the public or the scheduled homecoming activities.”

Additional information was not provided. Separately, Creston Community School District Superintendent Deron Stender posted on social media, Friday, that District officials became aware of a rumor circulating regarding an unsubstantiated threat of school violence.

Stender said “After thoroughly reviewing the matter, we have determined there is no credible threat to our schools.Out of an abundance of caution, we have asked local law enforcement to be present at school for the remainder of the day to provide additional support and reassurance.” The Superintendent said also they “…encourage families to remind students that if they see or hear something concerning, they should share it with an administrator or school employee right away.”

Additional details concerning the incident were not available.