A billboard along I-70 is raising eyebrows - and questions.

The sign along eastbound I-70 near Junction City reads, "Manhattan is the closest thing to communism."

A notation at the bottom states the sign is paid for by the Ford family. Public records show the billboard is owned by Ron Ford.

Waitt Outdoor manages the billboard. The company told 13 News they have no say in what goes up, and do not approve of this message.

Manhattan’s Assistant City Manager Kiel Magnus said it came as a surprise.

"I think we’re not communist here in Manhattan and we are representing Democracy but that person who owns that billboard has the freedom of speech to do what they want and you know we can’t take it down but we would encourage him to reach out to us, contact us," Magnus said.

13 NEWS made several attempts to contact the Fords to find out the reason behind the message. So far, we have received no response.