Construction company fined for dumping concrete in North Loup River

An Iowa construction company has pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court and paid a fine for dumping concrete slabs and steel rebar in the North Loup River.

Herbst Construction Inc., a corporation engaged in bridge construction, entered the plea to misdemeanor depositing refuse matter into a navigable water, which is a violation of the Refuse Act, according to a press release from U.S. Attorney Joe Stecher's office.

The release also gave the following information:

In March 2006, Herbst placed concrete slabs and steel rebar upstream from their construction site at the Burwell Bridge in Garfield County. The slabs were placed directly in the North Loup River.

A fine of $7,500 was imposed and has been paid. The corporation has also paid a $125 special assessment.

Lions Club to host Trap Shoot on April 20

The Sargent Lions Club will hold a Trap Shoot to begin at 1 p.m. April 20 at the trap range 3/4 mile south of Sargent on Highway 183.

The trap shoot is to help raise money for club activities and projects in the Sargent area. Shooters of all skill levels are encouraged to come and shoot for prizes as well as getting some practice.

For more information, call Tom Kleeb at (308) 215-0032 or Joe Meyer at (308) 215-8078.