West Bancorporation, Inc. reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2017. For the quarter, the company reported total interest income of $19,517,000 against $16,565,000 a year ago. Net interest income was $15,544,000 against $14,425,000 a year ago. Income before income taxes was $9,420,000 against $8,718,000 a year ago. Net income was $4,194,000 against $6,031,000 a year ago. Return on average assets was 0.80% against 1.30% a year ago. Return on average equity was 9.31% against 14.53% a year ago. Net interest income on an fte basis (non-GAAP) was $16,329,000 against $15,054,000 a year ago. Adjusted income was $18,334,000 against $16,982,000 a year ago. Earnings per share basic and diluted were $0.26 against $0.37 per share a year ago. For the year, the company reported total interest income of $73,034,000 against $64,994,000 a year ago. Net interest income was $60,057,000 against $57,118,000 a year ago. Income before income taxes was $36,438,000 against $32,952,000 a year ago. Net income was $23,070,000 against $23,016,000 a year ago. Return on average assets was 1.18% against 1.27% a year ago. Return on average equity was 13.29% against 14.35% a year ago. Net interest income on an fte basis (non-GAAP) was $62,734,000 against $59,741,000 a year ago. Adjusted income was $71,081,000 against $67,661,000 a year ago.