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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 of 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report: July 25, 2011
(Date of earliest event reported)

Heartland Financial USA, Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
(State or jurisdiction of incorporation)

0-24724
 
42-1405748
(Commission File Number)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

1398 Central Avenue, Dubuque, Iowa
 
52001
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)

(563) 589-2100
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

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

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2 below):

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Item 2.02 Results of Operation and Financial Condition

On July 25, 2011, Heartland Financial USA, Inc. issued a press release announcing its earnings for the quarter ending June 30, 2011. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits

(a)
Financial Statements of Business Acquired.

None.

(b)
Pro Forma Financial Information.

None.

(c)
Exhibits.

99.1    Press Release dated July 25, 2011.


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.

Date: July 25, 2011



HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC.
 
 
By:
/s/ John K. Schmidt
 
Executive Vice President, COO & CFO