Note 3 - Securities (Details) - Securities in an Unrealized Loss Position (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Note 3 - Securities (Details) - Securities in an Unrealized Loss Position [Line Items]
Securities available for sale, less than 12 months, fair value	$ 21,465	$ 90,780
Securities available for sale, less than 12 months, unrealized loss	347	2,596
Securities available for sale, 12 months or more, fair value	33,037	12,026
Securities available for sale, 12 months or more, unrealized loss	1,047	1,329
Securities available for sale, fair value	54,502	102,806
Securities available for sale, unrealized loss	1,394	3,925
US Government Agencies Debt Securities [Member]
Note 3 - Securities (Details) - Securities in an Unrealized Loss Position [Line Items]
Securities available for sale, less than 12 months, fair value	7,370	29,430
Securities available for sale, less than 12 months, unrealized loss	87	1,385
Securities available for sale, 12 months or more, fair value	21,147	8,948
Securities available for sale, 12 months or more, unrealized loss	761	1,172
Securities available for sale, fair value	28,517	38,378
Securities available for sale, unrealized loss	848	2,557
Collateralized Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]
Note 3 - Securities (Details) - Securities in an Unrealized Loss Position [Line Items]
Securities available for sale, less than 12 months, fair value	8,330	40,090
Securities available for sale, less than 12 months, unrealized loss	177	555
Securities available for sale, 12 months or more, fair value	1,442
Securities available for sale, 12 months or more, unrealized loss	67
Securities available for sale, fair value	9,772	40,090
Securities available for sale, unrealized loss	244	555
US States and Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member]
Note 3 - Securities (Details) - Securities in an Unrealized Loss Position [Line Items]
Securities available for sale, less than 12 months, fair value	5,765	21,260
Securities available for sale, less than 12 months, unrealized loss	83	656
Securities available for sale, 12 months or more, fair value	10,448	3,078
Securities available for sale, 12 months or more, unrealized loss	219	157
Securities available for sale, fair value	16,213	24,338
Securities available for sale, unrealized loss	$ 302	$ 813

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