# Iconic Trump Barn sign restored in time for primary election  
**Published:** 2026-05-01T16:45:10.000Z  
**Source:** [Nebraska Examiner](https://nebraskaexaminer.com/briefs/trump-barn-regains-its-sign-thanks-to-anonymous-donor-and-installation-help/)  
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**Canonical:** https://lincolne.news/article/iconic-trump-barn-sign-restored-in-time-for-primary-election

ASHLAND, Neb. — [The red barn along Interstate 80 that has become a recognizable landmark between Omaha and Lincoln has regained its oversized "TRUMP" sign](https://nebraskaexaminer.com/briefs/trump-barn-regains-its-sign-thanks-to-anonymous-donor-and-installation-help/), courtesy of a contribution tied to Nebraska's contested Secretary of State race.

The sign, which [blew away in March during strong winds](https://nebraskaexaminer.com/briefs/strong-winds-not-political-ones-fell-sign-on-iconic-trump-barn-near-ashland/), was reinstalled Wednesday by volunteers including Dr. Pat Castle, director of LIFE Runners, an anti-abortion group based in Lincoln. A supporter of Secretary of State candidate Scott Petersen financed the new sign and allowed Petersen to claim credit for the restoration, according to the Nebraska Examiner.

Barn owner Alan Volger said he appreciated the help. "I had heard from a number of people who wanted the sign back up," he told the publication Friday, adding that drivers honked when the sign went back up Wednesday.

Volger initially suggested he might not replace the sign after it blew down, citing financial constraints and questions about whether a new one was necessary given that President Donald Trump is term-limited. The farmer noted he maintains other political signs on the structure, including ones supporting property tax reform and opposing abortion.

The barn sits alongside the westbound lanes of I-80 near the Mahoney Park exit and has displayed [various Republican campaign signs for several years](https://nebraskaexaminer.com/briefs/strong-winds-not-political-ones-fell-sign-on-iconic-trump-barn-near-ashland/). Volger said the Nebraska State Patrol has even used it as a landmark to help locate lost persons on his property.

The sign's restoration comes as the Republican and Democratic parties prepare for [contested primary races on May 12](https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2026/03/02/scott-petersen-challenges-nebraska-secretary-of-state-bob-evnen-from-right/). Petersen, an Omaha businessman serving on the state GOP executive committee, is challenging incumbent Secretary of State Bob Evnen over election integrity and transparency issues.

Volger said his next project involves repainting the barn to improve its appearance in photos shared online. "I'm sure not doing it," he joked, saying his painter had agreed to remove and reinstall the signs during the work.

## Sources

- [Nebraska Examiner](https://nebraskaexaminer.com/briefs/trump-barn-regains-its-sign-thanks-to-anonymous-donor-and-installation-help/)
- [Nebraska Examiner article about the sign blowing away in March](https://nebraskaexaminer.com/briefs/strong-winds-not-political-ones-fell-sign-on-iconic-trump-barn-near-ashland/)
- [Nebraska Examiner article about the Scott Petersen primary challenge](https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2026/03/02/scott-petersen-challenges-nebraska-secretary-of-state-bob-evnen-from-right/)

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