Ames National auditor CLA to decline reappointment after 2022 audit; company to select new auditor for 2023

AMES NATIONAL CORP

CLA informed company on Aug 8, 2022, it will not stand for reappointment after 2022 audit due to ceasing certain audit services.
Audit committee initiated process to select a new independent auditor for the 2023 audit cycle.
No disagreements or reportable events existed during 2020, 2021, or through Aug 8, 2022.
CLA's audit reports for 2020 and 2021 were unqualified and not modified.
CLA provided a letter agreeing with the disclosure, attached as Exhibit 16.1.

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