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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
financial statements contained in the filer's Form 10-QSB for the Quarter
ended September 30, 2000, and is filed in its entirety by reference to
such finanacial statements.
</LEGEND>
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<NAME> Heartland Bancshares, Inc.
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