Statefed Financial (SFFC) 8-K Statefed Financial Corporation Declares Cash Dividend

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)September 5, 2003

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)

13523 University Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa	50325
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (515) 223-8484
N/A(Former name or former address, if changed since last Report)














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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.

       On September 5, 2003, the Registrant issued the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.

ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

                  (c) Exhibits:

                              Exhibit 99 - Press Release dated September 5, 2003

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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:     September 9, 2003 By:   /s/ Andra K. Black       Andra K. Black, Executive Vice President and
         Chief Executive Officer

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description
99	Press Release dated September 5, 2003