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)
September 1, 2006

GLACIER BANCORP, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Montana

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)


000-18911

81-0519541

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)


49 Commons Loop
Kalispell, Montana

 

59901

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(zip code)

 

 

 

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (406) 756-4200

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Item 8.01 Other Events

          On August 31, 2006, Glacier Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ “GBCI”) announced the completion of the acquisition of First National Bank of Morgan (“FNBM”).  FNBM is a national banking association with approximately $70 million in assets and operates its main office and one branch office in Morgan County, Utah. 

          A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99 and is incorporated herein in its entirety by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

(d)

Exhibits

 

 

 

 

 

 

(99)

Press Release dated August 31, 2006 issued by Glacier Bancorp, Inc. announcing the completion of the acquisition of First National Bank of Morgan.




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.

Dated:  September 1, 2006

GLACIER BANCORP, INC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/  Michael J. Blodnick

 

 


 

 

Michael J. Blodnick

 

 

President & Chief Executive Officer