Statefed Financial (SFFC) 8-K Press Release: October 25, 2000

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSIONWashington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-KCURRENT REPORTPursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (date of earliest event reported)October 25, 2000

STATEFED FINANCIAL CORPORATION(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)

Delaware	0-22790	42-1410788
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File No.)	(IRS Employer Identification Number)

519 Sixth Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa	50309-2473
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (515) 282-0236

N/A(Former name or former address, if changed since last Report)





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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.

       On October 25, 2000, the Registrant issued the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1; on November 7, 2000, the Registrant issued the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2.

ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

(c) Exhibits:

Exhibit 99.1 - Press Release dated October 25, 2000

Exhibit 99.2 - Press Release dated November 7, 2000

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SIGNATURES

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 thereunto duly authorized.

STATEFED FINANCIAL CORPORATION

Date:     November 10, 2000 By:   /s/ John F. Golden       John F. Golden, Chairman of the Board

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release dated October 25, 2000
99.2	Press Release dated November 7, 2000