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FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			WEST BANCORPORATION INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001166928
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	STATE COMMERCIAL BANKS [6022]
		IRS NUMBER:				421230603
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			IA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		EFFECT
		SEC ACT:		1933 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	333-236740
		FILM NUMBER:		20730085

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1601 22ND ST
		CITY:			WEST DES MOINES
		STATE:			IA
		ZIP:			50266
		BUSINESS PHONE:		5152222309

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1601 22ND ST
		CITY:			WEST DES MOINES
		STATE:			IA
		ZIP:			50266
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