University of Missouri Opens New Bolte Hall Facility
The Union office extension celebrates the debut of its 2,800-square-foot expansion with community events.
Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Fairs and Festivals
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The University of Missouri Franklin County Extension officially opened Bolte Hall in Union. The grand opening event featured a ribbon cutting, a fall festival, an open house, and a history lesson.
Why it matters
The new facility provides expanded space for classes and community meetings, enhancing the local extension office's ability to serve the surrounding region. It serves as a central hub for educational programming and community interaction in Franklin County.
The new addition spans 2,800 square feet, including a 300-square-foot kitchen and 600 square feet of dedicated storage area.
The players
University of Missouri Franklin County Extension
This local division of the university provides agricultural, community, and educational support services to residents in the Franklin County area.
The details
The facility is located at 100 Union Plaza Drive and is designed to accommodate various educational and organizational activities. The space includes flexible meeting and classroom areas intended to support the extension's ongoing programs.
Timeline
The opening event for Bolte Hall took place on October 22, 2026.
Industry Dynamics
The opening of Bolte Hall follows the operational expansion pattern established by the University of Missouri Extension agricultural and community outreach program. This growth highlights a broader trend of institutions investing in permanent local infrastructure to better facilitate public programming.
Residents in Union can now utilize the new meeting and classroom spaces for local events and educational sessions. The addition increases the capacity for public gatherings at the 100 Union Plaza Drive location.
The takeaway
The addition of Bolte Hall offers a versatile new venue for community engagement and learning in the heart of Union. Local groups looking for meeting space should contact the extension office to inquire about booking availability.
Further reading
Learn more about local community programming at the Fairs and Festivals section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Missourian.
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