Item 8.01 Other Events

On February 27, 2013, Ames National Corporation (the "Company") entered into a real estate contract to sell two Company owned buildings located in Ames, Iowa for a cash payment of $1,750,000, less certain closing costs. The closing of the purchase is subject to customary terms and conditions, including performance of due diligence by the purchaser. The buildings had a book value of approximately $532,000 as of December 31, 2012. A copy of the real estate contract is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01 Financial Statement and Exhibits

(d) The following exhibit is furnished as part of this Report.

Exhibit No. Description

99.1 Real Estate Contract dated February 27, 2013

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