Hills Bancorporation announced earnings results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2019. For the second quarter, the company announced net interest income was USD 24.388 million compared to USD 22.823 million a year ago. Net income was USD 11.220 million compared to USD 10.063 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 1.2 compared to USD 1.07 a year ago. For the half year, net interest income was USD 48.161 million compared to USD 45.116 million a year ago. Net income was USD 22.423 million compared to USD 20.921 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 2.4 compared to USD 2.23 a year ago.