AMES, Iowa (AP) _ Ames National Corp. (ATLO) on Thursday reported second-quarter net income of $5.9 million.

The bank, based in Ames, Iowa, said it had earnings of 64 cents per share.

The bank posted revenue of $18 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $16.8 million, topping Street forecasts.

Ames National shares have climbed 1% since the beginning of the year. The stock has increased 28% in the last 12 months.

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