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Nicole Rasmussen Honored with 2025 Ames Main Street Hero Award
First National Bank is pleased to announce that Nicole Rasmussen, SVP of Retail Banking, was honored with the 2025 Ames Main Street Hero Award at the Ames Regional Economic Alliance (AREA) 2025 Annual Awards event.
In presenting the award, AREA recognized Nicole’s enthusiasm and collaborative spirit, noting the lasting impact she has made on Ames Main Street and the people it serves.
In her acceptance speech, Nicole shared: “Downtowns are at the heart of a community – and honestly, a way of life. That’s why I love Downtown Ames and why I get involved. It’s where community happens, and I’m passionate about supporting the activities that help it thrive and succeed.”
Nicole has been a dedicated employee of First National Bank for 29 years, bringing deep experience, leadership, and a genuine passion for community banking to her role. We are proud to have her on our team and grateful for the lasting impact she continues to make for our customers, our organization, and the Ames community.