Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On August 28, 2009, Heartland, Inc. ("Heartland") issued the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, which press release contains financial information concerning Heartland's wholly owned subsidiary, Heartland Steel, Inc. The information hereunder shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be incorporated by reference into a filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits, (c) Exhibits

EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION 99.1 Press Release dated August 28, 2009

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