Note 5 - Stock-Based Compensation (Details) - Allocation of Share-Based Compensation (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Allocation of Share-Based Compensation [Abstract]
Total cost of stock-based compensation charged against income before income taxes	$ 279	$ 149
Amount of income tax benefit recognized in earnings	98	57
Amount charged against net income	$ 181	$ 92
Impact on net income per common share:
Basic (in Dollars per share)	$ 0.05	$ 0.03
Diluted (in Dollars per share)	$ 0.05	$ 0.03

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Represents the expense recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees.

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The amount of expense, net of income tax, recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees.

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The total recognized tax benefit related to compensation cost for equity-based payment arrangements recognized in income during the period.

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