UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Notice of Effectiveness
Effectiveness Date:	August 15, 2008 5:30 P.M.

Form:	S-3
CIK: 0000032689 Company Name: EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC CO File Number: 333-152729
CIK: 0001134010 Company Name: EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC TRUST II File Number: 333-152729-02
CIK: 0001441794 Company Name: Empire District Electric Trust III File Number: 333-152729-01