Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2011
NET INCOME	$ 12,815	$ 4,221
Net change in unrealized gain on securities available for sale	6,852	(1,065)
Reclassification adjustment for net gains realized in net income	(2,962)	(2,089)
Net change in non-credit related other than temporary impairment	(683)	0
Income tax expense	(1,200)	1,176
Other comprehensive income on investment securities available for sale	2,007	(1,978)
Unrealized gain on derivatives	(73)	238
Reclassification adjustment for net losses and interest differential on derivatives realized in net income	494	445
Income taxes	(157)	(233)
Other comprehensive income on cash flow hedges	264	450
Other comprehensive income	2,271	(1,528)
Comprehensive income	15,086	2,693
Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	26	16
Comprehensive income attributable to Heartland	$ 15,112	$ 2,709