IN THE MATTER OF THE LEROY R. MERKEL REVOCABLE TRUST dated May 13, 1993, as amended * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * To All Persons Regarding Leroy R. Merkel, Deceased, who died on September 28, 2025: You are hereby notified that NorRae Spohn and Mark Merkel are the trustees of the Leroy R. Merkel Revocable Trust, dated May 13, 1993, as amended. You are directed to contact the undersigned regarding matters relating to the administration of this trust. At this time, no probate administration is contemplated with regard to the above-referenced decedent's estate. Any action to contest the validity of this trust must be brought in the Iowa District Court for Polk County within the later to occur of four (4) months from the date of second publication of this notice or thirty (30) days from the date of mailing notice to all heirs of the decedent settlor and the spouse of decedent settlor (if any) whose identities are reasonably ascertainable. Any suit not filed within this period shall be forever barred. Notice is further given that the will of the decedent has been admitted to probate without present administration in the Iowa District Court for Polk County, that such will designates the trust as the residual beneficiary of the estate, and all persons indebted to the estate of the decedent are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned trustee. Notice is further given that any person or entity who possesses any claims against the estate or trust must mail proof of the claim to the trustee at the address listed below, via certified mail, return receipt requested, by the later to occur of four (4) months from the second publication of this notice or thirty (30) days from the date of mailing of this notice if required, or the claim shall be forever barred, unless paid or otherwise satisfied. Leroy R. Merkel Revocable Trust c/o Jana M. Weiler Dentons Davis Brown PC 215 10th Street, Suite 1300 Des Moines, IA 50309 Attorney for Trustees, NorRae Spohn and Mark Merkel November 4, 11 2025 LIOW0399496