(KMOV) -- The Barack Obama Campaign for President is about to have an increased presence in the St. Louis area.

On Thursday, Obama's Missouri Campaign for Change will open two new metro locations.

One will be in Midtown St. Louis and the other in Des Peres. A third office will open today in Kansas City.

The openings come just after the campaign opened 24 officers in rural parts of Missouri over the weekend.

There will be at least one local elected official at each of today's openings along with campaign staff members and supporters.

The events are open to the public.

On Wednesday, Democratic candidate Barack Obama made several campaign stops in Missouri including Springfield, Rolla and Union. His Republican opponent, John McCain, attended a private fundraiser last night in Kansas City.

Thursday’s Office Openings

St. Louis Midtown Office:

Grand Opening, July 31, 5-8 p.m.

Speakers include Secretary of State Robin Carnahan

Program begins at 6 p.m.

3126 Olive St.

St. Louis, MO 631303

St. Louis County Office:

Grand Opening, July 31, 7-9 p.m.

Speakers include St. Louis County Executive Charlie Dooley

Program begins at 7:30 p.m.

11940 Manchester

Des Peres, MO 63131