The Frankee Oleson Collaboration Hub is a welcoming space designed to bring people together. With seating for up to 35, a convenient kitchenette, and ample parking, it’s the perfect place for meetings, retreats, and community gatherings. Whether you’re planning a brainstorming session or a day of team building, the Hub offers a comfortable setting to connect, collaborate, and make an impact.
Dedicated in honor of Frankee Oleson, whose vision of collaborative community betterment inspired this space, The Hub embodies her legacy of bringing people together to create lasting positive change.
For more general information, please refer to our policy guide or contact us at 515-268-5142.
Rentals are available! Upon agreement of rental, you will have to confirm you have read and understood our policies and procedures. Please call 515-268-5142 for availability.
Hosts will be allowed to enter the Hub 30 minutes prior to setup and will be allowed to stay 30 minutes after for cleanup. On days when UWSC offices are closed, the Hub will be unavailable for rental.
Refreshments may be served by the Renter or a caterer of the Renter’s choice. Food may not be cooked at the Hub. The kitchenette includes a sink and a residential-sized refrigerator/freezer.
Finding us is easy! We are located at 315 Clark Ave, with plenty of parking options nearby. Visitors are welcome to use the free lots immediately south and west of our building. Additional 4-hour parking is available in the lots to the east (please avoid spots marked “Reserved”), or you can find metered parking along Main Street for $1 per hour via coins or the ParkMobile App.
United Way Story County officially opened our Frankee Olseon Collaboration Hub on October 29, 2025. We celebrated the occasion with a ribbon cutting, partnering with the Ames Regional Economic Alliance.
Frankee dedicated her career to community service, transitioning from education to non-profit leadership. As President and CEO of the United Way of Story County from 2000 to 2010, she championed philanthropy by addressing community issues, supporting education, and consistently exceeding annual campaign fundraising goals.
