Note 6 - Other Borrowed Funds (Details) - Scheduled Principal Payments (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Note 6 - Other Borrowed Funds (Details) - Scheduled Principal Payments [Line Items]
2014	$ 2,586
2015	3,064
2016	1,574
2017	4,512
2018	1,462
Thereafter	10,939
	24,137	18,748
Federal Home Loan Bank Advances [Member]
Note 6 - Other Borrowed Funds (Details) - Scheduled Principal Payments [Line Items]
2014	425
2015	1,646
2016	1,574
2017	4,512
2018	1,462
Thereafter	10,939
	20,558	15,219
Promissory Notes [Member]
Note 6 - Other Borrowed Funds (Details) - Scheduled Principal Payments [Line Items]
2014	2,161
2015	1,418
	$ 3,579	$ 3,529

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