-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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): August 23, 2004 ---------------- 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 8.01 Other Events. Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. Signatures Exhibit Index Exhibit 99.1 Item 8.01 Other Events. On August 23, 2004, the Registrant issued the attached press release announcing the declaration of a cash dividend for the fourth quarter of its fiscal year 2004. Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (c) Exhibits. -------- The following Exhibits are being furnished herewith: 99.1 Registrant's Press Release dated August 23, 2004. 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/ Ronald J. Walters ------------------------------------------- Ronald J. Walters Senior Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer Dated: August 24, 2004 Exhibit Index Exhibit Number Description of Exhibit ------ ---------------------- 99.1 Registrant's Press Release dated August 23, 2004.