Heartland Financial USA, Inc. and Member Banks Contribute More Than $260K to High-Need Schools in Our Communities

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Heartland Financial USA (NASDAQ: HTLF) has announced contributions exceeding $260,000 to high-need schools amid COVID-19 challenges. Each member bank donated $20,000 to local schools through AdoptAClassroom.org, addressing urgent needs for PPE and technology. Earlier in 2020, Heartland donated $1.2 million to nonprofits focused on COVID-19 responses. The contributions celebrate World Teachers' Day, emphasizing the importance of supporting K-12 educators and students, especially during remote learning.

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• Heartland contributed over $260,000 to high-need schools, showcasing commitment to community support.
• The partnership with AdoptAClassroom.org strengthens local educational initiatives.
• Previous contributions of $1.2 million to nonprofits demonstrate ongoing community engagement.

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Dubuque, IA, Oct. 05, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- October 5, 2020 — Dubuque, IA — Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (NASDAQ: HTLF) and its member banks announced contributions totaling more than $260,000 to high-need schools in the communities they serve.

“Today is World Teachers’ Day, dedicated to recognizing teachers for the important work they do to help our children learn, grow and succeed,” said Bruce K. Lee, President and Chief Executive Officer. “It also serves as a reminder that this is a particularly challenging time for many of our K-12 schools, teachers and students.”

Through its partnership with the national non-profit organization, AdoptAClassroom.org, each member bank donated $20,000 to a high-need school in its community and Heartland contributed additional funds.

“Whether learning is taking place in the classroom or remotely, the burden and added expense for teachers and schools due to COVID-19 is enormous,” said Lee. “There’s a particular need for PPE and technology and our assistance can help schools purchase these items.”

Heartland’s mission is to enrich lives in its communities. Earlier this year Heartland and its member banks contributed $1.2 million to nonprofit organizations in their communities that are leading the response to challenges created by COVID-19. 

Heartland and its member banks are proud to make contributions to the following schools:

Arizona Bank & Trust	Academy of Math & Science - Camelback
Bank of Blue Valley	Fairview Elementary School
Citywide Banks	Wyatt Academy
Dubuque Bank and Trust	Prescott Elementary School
FirstBank & Trust	Tahoka Elementary Campus
Illinois Bank & Trust	Lewis Lemon Elementary School
Minnesota Bank & Trust	Noble Academy
New Mexico Bank & Trust	Dolores Gonzales Elementary School
Premier Valley Bank	Roosevelt High
Rocky Mountain Bank	Hyalite Elementary
Wisconsin Bank & Trust	Toki Middle School

About Heartland Financial USA, Inc.
Heartland Financial USA, Inc. is a diversified financial services company with assets of $15 billion. The company provides banking, mortgage, private client, investment and insurance services to individuals and businesses. Heartland currently has 113 banking locations serving 82 communities in Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, New Mexico, Arizona, Montana, Colorado, Minnesota, Kansas, Missouri, Texas and California. Additional information about Heartland Financial USA, Inc. is available at www.htlf.com.

About AdoptAClassroom.org
We are a national, award-winning nonprofit that provides the most flexible and accountable funding for K-12 teachers and schools throughout the U.S. Our proprietary, easy-to-use education fundraising platform helps teachers, principals, and administrators give every child the tools they deserve to succeed in school. Since 1998, we have raised $39 million and supported 5.4 million students. As a 501(c)(3) organization, we hold a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator and a platinum rating of transparency from Guidestar. For more information, or to make a donation, please visit www.adoptaclassroom.org.

About Heartland Financial
Heartland Financial USA, Inc. is a diversified financial services company based in Dubuque, Iowa. Our family of 11 community banks are in the Midwest and Western United States. We have 113 banking centers and each bank serves customers with local decision-making supported by big bank resources. Our community banks offer a complete portfolio of products and services including commercial loans, treasury management, mortgage, checking and savings accounts, retirement planning services, insurance, credit cards and more. Relationships have been the core of our company since its founding in 1981. That’s why we’re deeply invested in the communities we serve and why our clients often refer to us as their partners.

Contact
Director of Corporate Communications, VP
Ryan Lund
rlund@htlf.com
952.484.6910

FAQ

What recent contributions did HTLF make to schools?

Heartland Financial USA contributed over $260,000 to high-need schools through its member banks.

How much did each bank contribute to local schools?

Each member bank donated $20,000 to a high-need school in its community.

What is the significance of the contributions made by HTLF?

The contributions are made in recognition of World Teachers' Day and aim to support schools in need during COVID-19.

What organization did HTLF partner with for these contributions?

Heartland partnered with AdoptAClassroom.org to assist schools with PPE and technology.

How much has Heartland donated to nonprofits earlier this year?

Earlier in 2020, Heartland Financial USA donated $1.2 million to nonprofits responding to COVID-19 challenges.