Form 3 Filing: Initial Statement of Beneficial Ownership of Securities

This filing is an initial statement of beneficial ownership of securities (Form 3) for Roger K. Smith, with James C. Wacker acting under a limited power of attorney for Section 16 reporting obligations. The reporting owner, Roger K. Smith, is a director at Hills Bancorporation (Issuer CIK: 0000732417, Ticker: HBIA.PK). The filing indicates that following the transaction, Mr. Smith directly owns 100 shares of the company's Common Stock. The reporting owner's address is PO BOX 160, 131 E. AST MAIN STREET, HILLS, IA 52235. The signature date was April 24, 2026, and the period of report was April 20, 2026.