UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

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) August 12, 2003

Aquila, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

Delaware	1-03562	44-0541877
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

20 West 9th, Kansas City, Missouri	64105
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number including area code:                          (816) 421-6600

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report):          Not Applicable

Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(a) Exhibit—99.1, Press Release dated August 12, 2003, announcing net losses for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2003.

Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

        On August 12, 2003, Aquila, Inc. announced net losses for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2003.

Signatures

        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.

Aquila, Inc.

By:	/s/ Rick J. Dobson
	Rick J. Dobson Chief Financial Officer Date: August 12, 2003