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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000920112-20-000330
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	CORRESP
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		2
FILED AS OF DATE:		20201204

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000920112
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	STATE COMMERCIAL BANKS [6022]
		IRS NUMBER:				421405748
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		CORRESP

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1398 CENTRAL AVE
		CITY:			DUBUQUE
		STATE:			IA
		ZIP:			52001
		BUSINESS PHONE:		5635892000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1398 CENTRAL AVE
		CITY:			DUBUQUE
		STATE:			IA
		ZIP:			52001
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