Note 4 - Investment Securities Available-for-sale (Details) - Gross Realized Gains and Losses From Sales Of Investment Securities Available For Sale (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Gross Realized Gains and Losses From Sales Of Investment Securities Available For Sale [Abstract]
Realized gains	$ 0	$ 392	$ 125	$ 392
Realized losses	0	(61)	(40)	(61)
Total investment securities gains, net	$ 0	$ 331	$ 85	$ 331

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This item represents the gross profit realized on the sale of debt or equity securities categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading securities.

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This item represents the gross loss realized on the sale of debt or equity securities categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading securities.

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The net gain (loss) realized from the sale, exchange, redemption, or retirement of securities, not separately or otherwise categorized as trading, available-for-sale, or held-to-maturity.

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