Form 4 Filing for Anthony V. Roetlin

Anthony V. Roetlin, SVP Chief Financial Officer of HILLS BANCORPORATION, acquired 55.5556 shares of Common Stock on October 2, 2026, at a price of $40.50 per share. This acquisition was made under the Company's employee stock purchase plan. Following the transaction, Mr. Roetlin owns 6932.9205 shares of Common Stock directly. The filing was made on October 6, 2026.