EXHIBIT 23.1





CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM


We consent to the  incorporation  by reference  in  Registration  Statement  No.
33-58912 of Home  Federal  Bancorp on Form S-8 of our report dated May 26, 2004,
appearing in this Annual Report on Form 11-K of Home Federal Bancorp  Employees'
Savings and Profit Sharing Plan and Trust for the year ended December 31, 2003.



/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

Indianapolis, Indiana
June 25, 2004