Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
NET INCOME	$ 6,890	$ 12,552
Securities:
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on securities	20,909	(1,681)
Reclassification adjustment for net gain realized in net income	(781)	(3,427)
Net change in non-credit related other than temporary impairment	24	24
Income taxes	(7,959)	1,901
Other comprehensive income (loss) on securities	12,193	(3,183)
Derivatives used in cash flow hedging relationships:
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives	(139)	82
Reclassification adjustment for net loss on derivatives realized in net income	521	505
Income taxes	(142)	(214)
Other comprehensive income on cash flow hedges	240	373
Other comprehensive income (loss)	12,433	(2,810)
Comprehensive income	19,323	9,742
Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	0	(64)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO HEARTLAND	$ 19,323	$ 9,678