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Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR
Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov
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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000000000-08-010165
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	UPLOAD
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
FILED AS OF DATE:		20080227

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	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC CO
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000032689
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	ELECTRIC SERVICES [4911]
		IRS NUMBER:				440236370
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			KS
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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		CITY:			JOPLIN
		STATE:			MO
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		BUSINESS PHONE:		4176255100

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		STREET 1:		P.O. BOX 127
		CITY:			JOPLIN
		STATE:			MO
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