West Bancorp., Inc. announced unaudited consolidated earnings results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2016. For the quarter, the company reported total interest income of $16,565,000 compared to $15,660,000 a year ago. Net interest income was $14,425,000 compared to $14,131,000 a year ago. Income before income taxes was $8,537,000 compared to $5,985,000 a year ago. Net income was $6,031,000 or $0.36 per basic and diluted share compared to $5,941,000 or $0.36 per basic and diluted share a year ago. Return on average assets was 1.30% compared to 1.35% a year ago. Return on average equity was 14.53% compared to 15.64% a year ago. For the year, the company reported total interest income of $64,994,000 compared to $60,147,000 a year ago. Net interest income was $57,118,000 compared to $54,154,000 a year ago. Income before income taxes was $31,439,000 compared to $26,689,000 a year ago. Net income was $23,016,000 compared to $21,742,000 a year ago. Return on average assets was 1.27% compared to 1.30% a year ago. Return on average equity was 14.35% compared to 14.88% a year ago.