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Note 3 - Investment Securities (Details Textual) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
Securities Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value | $ 1,200,000,000 | $ 872,400,000 |
Securities Continuous Unrealized Loss Position Fair Value Percent of Portfolio | 75.70% | 57.10% |
Available-for-sale Securities Pledged as Collateral | $ 915,200,000 | $ 840,400,000 |
Securities Sold under Agreements to Repurchase | 102,400,000 | 96,800,000 |
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Gains | 5,800,000 | 350,000 | $ 199,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Losses | $ 0 | $ 43,000 | $ 191,000
Income Tax Benefit Related to Security Gains (Losses) Percentage | 39.225% |  |

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