Finward Bancorp (FNWD) 10-K 2004 FY Annual report

Exhibit 23

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

     We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement on Form S-8 (Registration No. 333-115666) of NorthWest Indiana Bancorp of our report dated February 18, 2005, which is incorporated by reference in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of NorthWest Indiana Bancorp for the year ended December 31, 2004.

/s/ Crowe Chizek and Company LLC

Crowe Chizek and Company LLC

South Bend, Indiana
March 25, 2005