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2022 SUMMARY
ANNUAL REPORT

AMES NATIONAL CORPORATION AT A GLANCE

Background

Affi    liate Bank Structure

Ames National Corporation (ANC) is an Iowa-based bank 
holding company. ANC was organized and incorporated 
on January 21, 1975, under the laws of the State of Iowa 
to serve as a holding company for its principal banking 
subsidiary, First National Bank, Ames, Iowa. 

Each affi liate bank operates independently with a board 
of directors and a bank president. Decisions are made 
locally, which means customers receive quick responses 
to questions, and services are customized to meet 
customer needs in each community.

In 1983, ANC acquired the stock of State Bank & Trust Co. 
located in Nevada, Iowa; in 1991, ANC acquired Boone 
Bank & Trust Co., located in Boone, Iowa; in 1995, ANC 
acquired the stock of Reliance State Bank located in Story 
City, Iowa; and in 2002, ANC chartered and commenced 
operations of United Bank & Trust NA, located in 
Marshalltown, Iowa. In 2012, Reliance State Bank acquired 
an offi ce located in Garner, Iowa. In 2014, First National 
Bank acquired two offi ces in West Des Moines and two in 
Osceola, Iowa, in 2018. In 2019, ANC acquired Iowa State 
Savings Bank headquartered in Creston, Iowa.  

The affi liate banks’ lending activities consist primarily of 
short-term and medium-term commercial, agricultural, 
and residential real estate loans, agricultural and business 
operating loans, lines of credit, home improvement 
loans and the origination of mortgage loans for sale 
into the secondary market. Affi liate banks also offer a 
variety of checking, savings, money market, and time 
deposits accounts; cash management services; wealth 
management and trust services; merchant credit card 
processing; and safe deposit box services. Convenient 
access to funds and account information is also available 
through: online banking, video banking, mobile banking, 
online bill pay, mobile wallet, online statements, and 
debit cards.

Ames National Corporation’s Services

ANC provides various services to the affi liate banks, which include: management assistance, payroll, 
internal auditing, human resources, compliance management, marketing assistance, loan review, 
technology support, and employee training and development. ANC employees seek to incorporate 
effi ciencies across the affi liate banks’ operational functions so the affi liate bank management teams can 
focus on what they do best... banking and taking care of customers’ fi nancial needs.

NOTABLE COMMUNITY GIVING

Creston, Iowa, has been experiencing a 
major daycare shortage. Daycare is essential 
to the economic vitality of all communities. 
To help fi ll this need, Iowa State Savings 
Bank (ISSB) donated $50,000 toward the 
building of the Greater Connections 
Childhood Development Center, scheduled 
to open mid-2023.  

ISSB is trustee for the W. D. and Shirley 
Schafer-Ray Educational Trust. In 2022, 
the Trust awarded more than $95,000 
to 19 local scholarship recipients. 
As trustee, ISSB’s Trust Department 
collected, reviewed, and selected the 
recipients on behalf of the Trust.  

MISSION STATEMENT

Ames National Corporation is a results-oriented fi nancial services holding company providing 
leadership, counsel, and support to its community affi liate banks and superior performance for its 
shareholders.

CORE VALUES

Ames National Corporation’s foundation is built on these values which guide our actions.

E XC E L L E N C E     •     I N T E G R I T Y     •     L E A D E R S H I P
S TA B I L I T Y     •     T R U S T     •     C O M M U N I T Y

STRATEGIC DIRECTION

The Ames National Corporation’s fi ve-year strategic plan is focused on three driving initiatives: 

Employee Engagement. Enhance systems and activities to acquire, develop, and retain employees. 

Customer Engagement.  Develop a customer experience that supports relationship growth and customer 
acquisition. 

Continuous Improvement. Continually improve key processes to increase customer engagement, employee 
engagement, and shareholder value. 

Mary Nedved received their awards during the IBA Annual 
Convention in September 2022.  

“Each year, it’s amazing to hear these bankers’ stories of 
dedication to their communities and the many relationships they 
have formed throughout their 50-plus years of service. We’re 
honored to be able to celebrate their exemplary commitment 
and experience,” said IBA President and CEO John Sorensen. 
“This event allows us the opportunity to recognize these 
legendary bankers among their family and friends, and in an 
environment that sets an example for our younger generation of 

bankers.”

Bill Paulus, Market President for Reliance State Bank in Garner, 
commended the award winners. “Wow, what an accomplishment. 
It is a great achievement to provide great customer service in 
banking for 50 years, but it is even more impressive that you’ve 
been serving all those years at the same location. Thank you, 
Gloria, Barbara, and Mary, for everything you do. We appreciate 
you.”

SPECIAL RECOGNITION

Three staff members with Reliance State Bank of 
Garner, Iowa, were honored by the Iowa Bankers 
Association (IBA) for 50 years of service in banking. 
Recipients Gloria Halverson, Barbara Blumer, and 

LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS

Ames National Corporation (the “Company”) and our 
affi liate banks continued to deliver on our mission to our 
customers, employees, and shareholders, and we are 
pleased to share our 2022 accomplishments. 

Financial Results

For the year ended December 31, 2022, net income for 
the Company totaled $19.3 million or $2.14 per share, 
compared to $23.9 million or $2.62 per share earned in 
2021. The decrease in earnings for the year is mainly due 
to higher interest expense on deposits and fewer Paycheck 
Protection Program (“PPP”) fees recognized into income, 
offset in part by an increase in interest income on loans and 
taxable securities. PPP fees for the year ended December 
31, 2022, totaled $218,000 compared to $4.3 million for the 
previous year. The higher expense on deposits is due to an 
increase in market interest rates. In 2022, the Federal Open 
Market Committee has increased its target for the federal 
funds interest rate by 4.25%. This increase in interest rates 
caused a signifi cant unrealized loss on our investment 
portfolio, which was the main driver for the $58.7 million 
decrease in our stockholders’ equity. These unrealized 
losses on the investment portfolio should recover as the 
investments mature or sooner if interest rates decline.

Highlights & Accomplishments

Banking is constantly evolving, new technology is 
continuously being introduced into banking systems, and 
our banks are implementing improved fi nancial products 
and services. Here are four examples highlighting the 
developments within the Company’s affi liate banks in 2022:

 Relationship Checking. All of our affi liate banks rolled 

out three new Relationship Checking products to reward 
our customers for banking with us...The way they prefer 
to bank.

 Clover®. Through a partnership with Clover® our 

affi liate banks have been able to offer our retail business 
customers a unifi ed merchant card service and point of 
sales solutions.

 Deposit Director Flex. Our affi liates have fully 

automated the process of opening checking and savings 
accounts online, providing convenience for consumers 

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and freeing up staff to spend time meeting customers’ 
needs.

 nCino. First National Bank launched nCino’s cloud-

based bank operating system streamlining retail loan 
applications. As a result of this new online application 
process, customers will fi nd it easier and quicker to apply 
for loans.  

Boards of Directors

During 2022, Patrick G. Hagan was elected Chairman of 
the Company’s Board of Directors. Hagan has served as 
Director of the Company since 2017. He retired in 2019 as 
Senior Vice President and Treasurer of Fareway Stores, Inc., 
a large privately owned grocery store chain headquartered 
in Iowa. Prior to joining Fareway, he was Executive Vice 
President and Director of Citizens National Bank in Boone, 
Iowa, for fi ve years. Mr. Hagan has also served on Boone 
Bank & Trust Co.’s Board of Directors since 2015.

Thomas H. Pohlman will be retiring from the Company’s 
and First National Bank’s Board of Directors when his 
present board terms expire in April of 2023. He has 
served as a Director of the Company since 2007, and as 
President and Chief Executive Offi cer of the Company 
from 2007 to June 2018. From 2000 to 2008, Pohlman 
served as President of First National Bank. We extend our 
sincere thanks to Tom for his dedication and service to our 
Company and affi liate banks.

In December 2022, Dr. Mike Roof was named to First 
National Bank’s Board of Directors. Mike serves as 
the Chief Technology Offi cer for the Vaccines and 
Immunotherapeutic research and innovation platform, 
which supports the State of Iowa’s biosciences-based 
economic growth initiative for technology transfer and 
commercialization in the vaccine and immunotherapeutic 
area.

Also being named to First National Bank’s Board of 
Directors in December of 2022 was Everett Miles. Everett 
serves as Vice President, Capital Markets at the Principal 
Financial Group®, and has an extensive domestic and 
international background in long-term capital planning, 
acquisition, and strategy.

We also want to thank Neil Fell who serves on Reliance 
State Bank’s Board of Directors for his service. Neil will be 
retiring from the Reliance Board in April 2023 and served 
the Company as the Market President of Reliance from 
2012 to 2017.  He has been an instrumental part of the 
success of adding the Garner market to Reliance State 
Bank. We appreciate Neil’s efforts and all of our Company 
and affi liate bank Board members for lending their 
expertise to further our mission, and for providing us with 
valuable insights into the communities we serve.

Banking Economic Outlook

One of the biggest questions we have as bankers as we 
look at 2023 is “How high will the Federal Reserve raise 
interest rates to bring the rate of infl ation down to a 
satisfactory level?,” said President & CEO John P. Nelson.  
Presently, the economic forecast we utilize to estimate 
future Federal Funds interest rates for 2023 indicates the 
rate will peak at 4.9% in June 2023. The latest Consumer 
Price Index All Urban Consumer (CPI) was up 6.5% during 
2022.  As short-term interest rate levels become more 
aligned with infl ation rates, we are hopeful interest rates will 
not be as volatile in 2023 as they were in 2022.

The run-up in interest rates in 2022 is likely going to impact 
our 2023 earnings results; we are forecasting interest expense 
to increase faster than interest income, as deposit rates move 
higher more quickly than rates on loans and investments.

Despite higher interest rates, we were able to grow loans 
to a record $1.2 billion, a 7% annual increase. In addition, 
loan quality indicators remain favorable for the Company.   
Fourth quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP) came in at 
an improved 2.9% in the fourth quarter of 2022, which was 
a healthy improvement from the negative quarterly results 
posted earlier in 2022.

In Summary

The Company and our industry had to navigate a 
challenging economic environment in 2022 as we dealt 
with infl ation and interest rates increasing at their fastest 
pace in last 40 years. We feel fortunate that in spite of 
these challenges we were able to meet our budgeted 
earnings goal.   

In 2023, the Company Board and senior management 
will engage in a strategic planning retreat to reassess 
our strategic initiatives. Our current plan was centered 
on customer engagement, employee engagement, and 
continuous improvement initiatives. This plan proved 
to be very successful and since the start of 2019, total 
assets were up 46%, loans grew 38%, and deposits 
increased 55%, which contributed to record earnings of 
nearly $19 million for the year ended 2020 and another 
record earning year of $24 million for 2021. We are 
looking forward to bringing our leaders together to think 
strategically about the best ways to serve our customers, 
employees, and shareholders in the quickly changing 
fi nancial services industry.  

We thank all of our stakeholders for supporting our 
Company and we look forward to seeing you at the annual 
meeting on April 26, 2023.

Annual Meeting

We look forward to providing you additional fi nancial 
highlights at our Annual Meeting of Shareholders 
which will be held on April 26, 2023, at 4:30 p.m. 
More details are available on page 15 of this report.

Patrick G. Hagan

Chairman of the Board

John P. Nelson

President & CEO

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

As of and for the year ended December 31, 2022

Net Income
$19.3 Million

Assets
$2.1 Billion

Dividends Declared 
Per Share
$1.08

Return on 
Average Assets
0.90%

Return on 
Average Equity
11.43%

ATLO Closing 
Price
$23.61

Per Common Share

Year Ended    2022

Loan Quality 
(as % of gross loans)

Years Ended       2022    2021

Market Price Per Share

Years Ended     2022     2021 

Cash Dividends Declared  $1.08

Dividend Payout* 

50%

Dividend Yield** 

4.57%

Allowance 

1.26%  1.43%

Closing  

$23.61  $24.49

Net Charge-Off s  0.00% -0.01%

Non-Performing  1.19%  1.11%

High 

Low 

$25.55  $27.90

$20.16  $22.04

* Cash dividends declared divided by net income

** Based upon latest quarterly dividend of $0.27 and year-end ALTO closing price

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THREE-YEAR FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

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Average Total Assets
Millions of Dollars

Average Deposits
Millions of Dollars

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$220

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$200

$190

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AFFILIATE BANKS

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

    Unaudited

ASSETS

Cash and due from banks

Interest-bearing deposits in fi nancial institutions and federal funds sold

Total cash and cash equivalents

Interest-bearing time deposits

Securities available-for-sale 

Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) and Federal Reserve Bank (FRB) stock, at cost

Loans receivable, net 

Loans held for sale

Bank premises and equipment, net

Accrued income receivable

Bank-owned life insurance

Deferred income taxes, net

Other intangible assets, net

Goodwill

Other assets

Total assets

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

LIABILITIES

Deposits 

Non-interest bearing checking

Interest bearing checking

Savings and money market

Time, $250 and over

Other time

Total deposits

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase

FHLB advances and other borrowings

Dividends payable

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

Total liabilities

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY 

Common stock, $2 par value, authorized 18,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 
8,992,167 and 9,092,167 shares as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively

Additional paid-in capital

Retained earnings

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

Total stockholders’ equity

December 31, 2022

December 31, 2021

 $                       20,819

 $ 

7,065

27,884

14,669

786,438  

4,613 

1,226,011

154  

18,895

11,275  

3,054

22,130  

1,931 

12,424  

5,448  

19,590

69,539

89,129

16,922

  831,003

 3,422

  1,144,108

 -   

  17,512

  10,124

  2,985

1,922

  2,505

  12,424

  4,985

 $ 

2,134,926

 $ 

2,137,041

 $                     391,576

 $ 

617,379 

675,031  

42,886  

171,085  

1,897,957

40,676  

39,120 

2,428 

5,647  

411,585

  575,997

  674,975

  40,793

  174,699

1,878,019

  39,851

  3,000

2,364

 6,029

1,985,828

1,929,263

  17,984

  18,184

14,253 

  179,931

(63,070)

149,098

 16,353

  170,377   

 2,864

207,778

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 $ 

2,134,926

 $ 

2,137,041   

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

    Unaudited

INTEREST AND DIVIDEND INCOME

Loans, including fees

Securities

Taxable

Tax-exempt

Other interest and dividend income 

Total interest and dividend income

INTEREST EXPENSE

Deposits

Other borrowed funds

Total interest expense

Net interest income

Provision (credit) for loan losses

Net interest income after provision (credit) for 
loan losses

NONINTEREST INCOME

Wealth management income

Service fees

Securities gains, net

Gain on sale of loans held for sale

Merchant and card fees

Other noninterest income

Total noninterest income
NONINTEREST EXPENSE

Salaries and employee benefi ts

Data processing

Occupancy expenses, net

FDIC insurance assessments

Professional fees

Business development

Intangible asset amortization

New Market Tax Credit projects amortization

Other operating expenses, net

Total noninterest expense

Income before income taxes

Provision for income taxes

Net Income

Basic and diluted earnings per share

Declared dividends per share

Years Ended December 31

2022

2021

 $                       45,956

 $ 

47,829

12,101

2,595

901

61,553 

7,316

993 

8,309 

53,244

(874)

54,118

4,938

1,351

37

606

1,817

938  

9,687

22,909 

6,153 

2,945

608

1,888

1,427 

574

755

1,385

38,644 

 25,161

5,868 

19,293

2.14

 $ 

 $ 

1.08

 $ 

 8,861  

 3,095

 697  

60,482

  4,342

 143

4,485

 55,997

(757) 

56,754

4,448

 1,474

24

  1,673

2,019

 899

 10,537

 22,281

 5,549 

 2,664

578

 1,663

 1,465

 628

639

1,151

 36,618 

  30,673 

6,760

23,913

2.62

1.29 

 $ 

 $ 

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FIRST NATIONAL BANK

Scott T. Bauer
President 
First National Bank

Community Focused | Innovative
Responsive | Secure | Trustworthy

We place tremendous signifi cance in 
these fi ve phrases that defi ne the values 
of First National Bank. We take great 
pride in our virtues, which have earned 
us a reputation as a bank that goes 
above and beyond for our customers, 
delivering What Banking Should Be...
in a way that is meaningful for each 
customer. 

Our goal is to contribute just a little 
bit more than is expected to each of 
our relationships; this simple formula 
continues to allow us to be successful. 

We started in 1903 as Ames Savings 
Bank, located solely in Ames. Then we 
became Ames National Bank in 1913. 
In 1967, the name was changed to First 
National Bank under a national charter. 

In 1971, First National Bank opened 
its doors at its present Main Branch 
location at 405 5th Street in Ames, Iowa. 
Since then, the bank has fl ourished, with 
locations in Ames, Ankeny, West Des 
Moines, and Osceola. 

And, while we’ve made considerable 
technological advancements over the 
years, we’re still a community bank, 
providing superior commercial and retail 
services for our customers. 

You can fi nd our branches on main 
street, as well as in urban areas, but 
always supporting the fi nancial wellness 
of our customers, businesses, agricultural 
partners, and the communities we call 
home. 

Our employees are your friends and 
neighbors, working together to support 
each other and our local economies. 

Valley Junction Branch

First National Bank’s new Valley Junction branch, which replaced 
a sorely outdated bank location, opened its doors in July 2022. 
Designers of the building took inspiration from the mid-century 
modern style of several surrounding buildings in this thriving 
commercial district. The combination of a rising metropolitan 
population, an attractive, walkable historic commercial district, a 
strong economic environment, and a fl ourishing tourist hub, makes 
Valley Junction one of the most desirable markets in the metro. 

Our fi scal responsibility and strength, local decision-making, hometown 
involvement, and community giving are what sets our community bank 
apart from the rest. 

We are committed to meeting the changing needs of our customers and 
provide exceptional customer service. And we will continue to have a 
vested interest in the overall prosperity of the communities we serve. 

Our mission is to help our customers achieve economic success and 
fi nancial security, thereby making the communities we serve better places 
to live, work, and raise a family. 

We will continue to focus on maintaining our fi nancial strength. Strong 
capital and expense controls will enable us to continue to take advantage 
of opportunities in the markets we serve. 

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3 Areas of Support

272 Employees Served . . .

Financial Literacy

Community & Economic 
Development

Health & Human 
Services

225

organizations

18Locations
11Communities

9,971

volunteer
hours

DAN JOHNSON
STATE BANK & TRUST CO.

State Bank & Trust Co. President 
Steve McGill retired January 13, 
2023. 

State Bank & Trust Co.’s Executive 
Vice President and Director Dan 
Johnson assumed the role as 
President January 16, 2023. 

Johnson started with State Bank 
& Trust Co. in July 2011, where 
he has managed the bank’s loan 
department, with primary duties 
focused on large agricultural and 
commercial lines, participations, 
and bank-wide regulatory 
compliance. 

Johnson is a graduate with honors 
of the Graduate School of Banking 
at the University of Colorado in  
Boulder Colorado. 

He also holds a bachelor’s degree 
in Ag Business from Iowa State 
University. 

Johnson is a current instructor at 
the Iowa Bankers Association’s 
Commercial Lending School and 
Consumer Lending School, and is  
a former advisory board member. 

Dan Johnson

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Jeffrey C. Baker
Retired  partner from RSM US LLP

Betty A. Baudler Horras
President, Baudler Enterprises, Inc.

David W. Benson 
Retired attorney from Nyemaster 
Goode, P.C. 

Michelle R. Cassabaum
Chief Operating & Financial Offi cer, 
21st Century Rehab P.C.

Patrick G. Hagan 
Chairman of the Board 
Retired Senior Vice President of 
Fareway Stores, Inc.

James R. Larson II 
President, Larson Development 
Corporation

John P. Nelson
President & CEO

John L. Pierschbacher
Chief Financial Offi cer

Lisa M. Eslinger
Retired Chief Financial and 
Administrative Offi cer for the Iowa 
State University Foundation

Thomas H. Pohlman
Former Chairman of the Board and 
retired President of Ames National 
Corporation

Steven D. Forth
Farm Owner and Operator

Kevin L. Swartz
Retired Chief Executive Offi cer, 
Wolfe Clinic PC

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AMES NATIONAL
TEAM

John P. Nelson 
President & CEO

John L. Pierschbacher 
Chief Financial Offi cer

Michael A. Wilson
Executive Vice President, Innovation & 
Corporate Services

Timothy J. Lupardus 
Senior Vice President, Chief Information Offi cer

Joel L. Regenwether
Senior Vice President, Operations Project 
Manager

Dena M. Gray-Fisher 
Vice President & Marketing Director

Matthew R. Hackbart 
Vice President, Information Technology

Jennifer J. Hanson 
Vice President & Human Resources Director

Joel P. Jacobsen 
Vice President & Risk Management Offi cer

Tracy W. Laws 
Vice President & Internal Auditor

David A. Troe 
Vice President & Valuation Offi cer

Justin C. Clausen 
Controller

Paul M. Crowe 
Information Technology Systems Admin I

Dan J. Giesinger
Microsoft 365 Administrator

Lori J. Hill 
Valuation Services Coordinator & 
Administrative Offi cer

Melodee L. Kelley
Payroll Offi cer

Doug S.H. Kinsey 
Information Technology Systems Admin II

Tyler D. Nablo 
Information Technology Support Analyst II

Marie Roberts
Accounting Specialist

Erica Weeks-Burger
Training & Development Manager

12/31/2022

SHAREHOLDER   INFORMATION

Annual Meeting

Market Makers and Brokers

The Board of Directors of Ames National Corporation has 
established Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at 4:30 p.m. as the 
date of its Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

Ames National Corporation’s common stock is listed on 
the NASDAQ Capital Market under the symbol “ATLO.” 
To purchase stock, contact a Market Maker or Broker. 

The in-person meeting will be held at Reiman Gardens, 
1407 University Blvd, Ames, Iowa 50011.  

 First Point Wealth Management, First National Bank, 

405 5th Street, Ames, IA 50010  (515) 715-1942 

Shareholders are encouraged to attend the Annual 
Meeting in person or virtually through a live broadcast. 

 D.A. Davidson  |  (800) 642-5082

 Raymond James Financial Inc. |  (800) 248-8863

To participate virtually, visit Ames National Corporation’s 
website at: amesnational.com to fi nd information on how 
to access and view the broadcast, as well as participate 
in the Question and Answer segment.  Shareholders are 
encouraged to vote their shares in advance by proxy after 
the proxy materials have been mailed, as online voting will 
not be available through the broadcast.

Stock Transfer Agent

Continental Stock Transfer & Trust 
1 State Street, 30th Floor
New York, NY 10004 
(212) 509-4000 
continentalstock.com

Professional Experts

External Auditor
CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, West Des Moines, IA  

Counsel
Nyemaster Goode, P.C., Des Moines, IA 

Form 10-K and Other Information

A copy of the Company’s Annual Report to the Securities 
and Exchange Commission on Form 10-K will be available 
on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at 
http://www.sec.gov and through  a link on the Company’s 
website at amesnational.com, at Financial Information, 
SEC Filings on or about March 10, 2023.

Additional information is also available by contacting 
John L. Pierschbacher, CFO at 515-232-6251 or 
info@amesnational.com.

Ames National Corporation 
P.O. Box 846 | 405 5th Street 
Ames, IA 50010 
(515) 232-6251  |  Fax (515) 598-7871
 info@amesnational.com  |  amesnational.com

CUSIP: 031001 100

Job Number: P8659

February 2023