Heartland Financial USA (HTLF) S-4/A Registration of securities issued in business combination transactions (amended)

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Board of Directors

Heartland Financial USA, Inc.:

We consent to the use of our reports with respect to the consolidated financial statements and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting incorporated by reference herein and to the reference to our firm under the heading “Experts” in the prospectus.

Des Moines, Iowa

December 2, 2014