SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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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): July 21, 2005
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First Federal Bankshares, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-25509 42-1485449
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) Identification No.)
329 Pierce Street, Sioux City, Iowa 51101
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(712) 277-0200
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors;
Appointment of Principal Officers.
On July 21, 2005, Ronald A. Jorgensen was appointed to the boards of
directors of First Federal Bankshares, Inc. (the "Company") and its wholly
subsidiary, First Federal Bank (the "Bank"). There are no arrangements or
understandings between Mr. Jorgensen and any other person pursuant to which Mr.
Jorgensen became a director. Mr. Jorgensen is not a party to any transaction
with the Company or the Bank that would require disclosure under Item 404 of
Securities and Exchange Commission Regulation S-K.
Attached as Exhibit 99 to this report is the Company's press release
announcing the appointment.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(a) Not Applicable.
(b) Not Applicable.
(c) Exhibits.
99 Press release dated July 21, 2005
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 FEDERAL BANKSHARES, INC.
Dated: July 25, 2005 By: /s/ Katherine Bousquet
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Katherine Bousquet
Senior Vice President, Treasurer and
Chief Financial Officer
(Duly authorized representative)
EXHIBIT 99