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form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "HWBK"
cik: "0000893847"
company_name: "HAWTHORN BANCSHARES, INC."
filed_at: "2026-09-10T18:49:56+00:00"
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source: SEC EDGAR
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# Hawthorn Bancshares announces passing of board director Jonathan Holtaway

## Summary
- Director Jonathan 'Jon' Holtaway passed away Sept 4, 2026, at age 55; served on board since 2019.
- Holtaway was president and founder of Ategra Capital Management, LLC, a Virginia-based investment advisory firm.
- CEO Brent Giles praised his strategic insight and long-term perspective; condolences extended to family.
- No immediate board changes announced; company continues operations.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000893847-26-000093
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: HWBK
- cik: 0000893847
- company_name: HAWTHORN BANCSHARES, INC.
- filed_at: 2026-09-10T18:49:56+00:00
- event_type: other
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.15
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.15
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/893847/000089384726000093/0000893847-26-000093-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/893847/000089384726000093/hwbk-20260910.htm

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