Great Plains Communications Residential Blog
Find ideas to maximize your Great Plains Communications services, tech tips, and learn about upcoming shows and other exciting trends and news in our bi-weekly blog!
2019 Grant Winners and Outstanding Teacher of the Year
Each year, Great Plains Communications is proud and honored for the chance to support our communities through our “Commitment to Our Schools” program. This year we were able to present five grants, totaling just under $20,000. We would like to take this time to again...
Don’t Forget to Call Before You Dig
With warmer weather, the ground is finally thawing and that means outside projects will begin. Before your shovel hits the dirt, Great Plains Communications wants to remind everyone of the Digger’s Hotline and calling before you dig. Keep in mind, the projects we are...
Tips to Waste Less
Yesterday was Earth Day, and Great Plains Communications wants to help provide tips that you can use all year round to better our environment. We have looked to a few of our cable channels for some of our favorite ideas, including turning old t-shirts into reusable...
Tech Tip: iPhone Features Hiding in Plain Sight
There are many cool features that come with owning an iPhone and with constant upgrades, it can be hard to keep track of all of them. While some new features are obvious, some are hidden. Great Plains Communications wants to give you a guide to some of our favorite...
It’s Almost Tax Day – Online Tax Tools 2019
Tax Day is just about here, as Monday, April 15 quickly approaches. While filing taxes is never a super enjoyable task, it is something we all must do. Great Plains Communications wants to make the process a little easier for those who are still needing to file, with...
Spring Savings with Great Plains Communications
Spring is a time to refresh and renew. Great Plains Communications wants to help you do just that – out with the old and in with the new Internet speeds this spring! The Internet isn’t just for entertainment or research purposes anymore, it is a necessity in the home....
2019 Spring Show Premieres
A hectic week can often be made better with a warm blanket and a great show to watch. And let us tell you, this spring show premiere lineup does not disappoint. We have listed upcoming show and season premieres starting as soon as tomorrow. From the last season of...
2019 Nebraska Severe Weather Week
It’s Severe Weather Week in Nebraska. While we have definitely had our fair share of severe weather so far this year, Great Plains Communications wants to remind you of some important tips and procedures to help keep you and your loved ones safe during tornado season....
March Madness Schedule This Week
How is your bracket doing? With upsets such as Marquette (No. 5 seed) losing to Murray St. (No. 12 seed) and regional favorite, Kansas University out before the Sweet 16, the 2019 NCAA tournament has not been short on excitement. It should be an interesting fight to...
Flood Relief Information
If you are looking for ways to help victims of the March 2019 flood by giving either a monetary donation or physical donation of supplies, we have listed different options below: American Red Cross To make a gift to Red Cross Disaster Relief: Visit redcross.org and...
St. Patrick’s Day Recipes That Aren’t Corned Beef and Cabbage
St. Patrick's Day is this Sunday and if you are looking to mix up your recipes to something other than corned beef and cabbage, Great Plains Communications has you covered. We have looked to our cable channel, Food Network for some of our favorite holiday inspired...
It’s the 30th Anniversary of the World Wide Web
If you have done a Google search today, you might have noticed that the Google Doodle looks a little different. The search engine is celebrating the thirtieth anniversary of Tim Berners-Lee’s proposal that was the creation of the World Wide Web. Today the terms,...