UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 _________________ FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): October 6, 2003 ________________ First Midwest Financial, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) _______________ Delaware 0-22140 42-1406262 (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File) (IRS Employer incorporation or organization) Number Identification No.) Fifth at Erie, Storm Lake, IA 50588 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (712) 732-4117 ___________________ TABLE OF CONTENTS Item 5. Other Events. Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits. Signatures Exhibit Index Exhibit 99.1 Item 5. Other Events. On October 6, 2003, the Registrant issued the attached press release announcing the sale of a branch office located in Manson, Iowa. Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits. (c) Exhibits. The following Exhibit is being furnished herewith: 99.1 Registrant's Press Release dated October 6, 2003. SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. FIRST MIDWEST FINANCIAL, INC. By: /s/ Donald J. Winchell ---------------------------------------- Donald J. Winchell Senior Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Chief Financial Officer Dated: October 8, 2003 Exhibit Index ------------- Exhibit Number Description of Exhibit ------ ---------------------- 99.1 Registrant's Press Release dated October 6, 2003.