Note 2 - Pending Acquisition (Details Textual) - King Bancorp Inc. [Member] $ in Millions	Dec. 19, 2018 USD ($)
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross	$ 28
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Assets, Total	193
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Receivables	167
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deposits	125
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Common Equity Assumed	$ 16

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