Hills Bancorporation announced earnings results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2019. For the third quarter, the company announced net interest income was USD 24.695 million compared to USD 23.520 million a year ago. Net income was USD 11.282 million compared to USD 10.050 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 1.21 compared to USD 1.07 a year ago. For the nine months, net interest income was USD 72.856 million compared to USD 68.636 million a year ago. Net income was USD 33.705 million compared to USD 30.971 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 3.61 compared to USD 3.3 a year ago.