AMES, Iowa (AP) _ Ames National Corp. (ATLO) on Monday reported third-quarter net income of $6.7 million.

The bank, based in Ames, Iowa, said it had earnings of 74 cents per share.

The bank posted revenue of $18.4 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $17.3 million, beating Street forecasts.

Ames National shares have increased 1.5% since the beginning of the year. The stock has climbed 23% in the last 12 months.

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