The Stairway of Stars recognizes notable people from Nodaway County who have achieved international or national success. Honorees come from the early days of county history into the present day. Learn more about our honorees and the important work they have done by viewing the full list of honorees below and by clicking on the biographies posted to the right. Check back regularly as more biographies will be added.
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Leo Baumli
Charles & George Bellows
John Sliker Bilby
Robert M. Bohlken
Lester Alvin “Smiley” Burnette
Sarah Caldwell
Thomas W. Carneal
Edwin Harris Colbert
Edward V. Condon
Joseph W. Cornelison
Lafayette “Lafe” Dawson
Herbert R. Dieterich
Byron Archibald Dunn
Opal E. Eckert
Frank Felton
John D. Hicks
Don Hollingsworth
Hollis Newcomb White Family
Elizabeth E. Stewart Howell
Horace A. “Jimmy” Jones
Uel M. Lamkin
Truman H. Landon
Alma Nash
Lynne Overman
Robert Partridge
Joe Powell
Emma Holt Prather
Hamline E. Robinson
Nathaniel Sisson
Lester Swaney
Bill & Vince Tobin
Jesse D. Taylor
Garvin Williams
General (1905-1986)
Historian (1890-1972)
Opera Conductor (1924-2006)
Author (1883-1965)
Race Horse Trainers Ben (1882-1961) Jimmy (1906-2001)
Navy Captain (1915-1996)
Inventor (1848-1938)
Veteran & Educator (1842-1926)
Movie Star (1911-1967)