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!
Welcome our New Technicians
Great Plains Communications is a fourth generation family owned business that has been around for over 105 years, but that is not all we are defined by. We look to families across Nebraska, to our technicians in the communities we service. They are the ones you see in...
How to Host Thanksgiving
Hosting Thanksgiving dinner can be overwhelming. Menu planning, food preparation, dining table arrangements, and that’s all before anybody even arrives. With the big day approaching quickly, Great Plains Communications has created a Thanksgiving countdown – mapping...
How is Cable Programming Determined?
The logic behind cable programming is confusing to most. It is more than just what show gets the most views or playing reruns of our favorite programs. Great Plains Communications would like to share answers to three of our frequently asked programming questions....
The Support Our Troops Program is Back!
The holiday season is quickly approaching and Great Plains Communications understands the importance of community during this time. No matter if you find it within relatives or close friends, spending time together and showing love and appreciation for one another is...
2015 Halloween Safety Tips
Carved pumpkins wait patiently to greet your little Darth Vaders, Supergirls and pirates alike, lighting the way through the festive night. The doorbell rings and the candy fills up, all part of the fun Halloween brings each year. We are only a couple days away, and...
Tonight, Game 1 of the 2015 World Series
- Courtesy of CNN The World Series is here once again, and the Kansas City Royals are back. Where are people showing their support? The Internet; and fans are hurrying to name their team. The phrase ‘Take the Crown’ has flooded Facebook with a trending profile...
Halloween Fun With Food Network and HGTV
With Halloween on a Saturday this year, there will be plenty of time for festive parties to be had. No matter if you are planning something spooky or family-friendly, food and games are always good additions to any party. Great Plains Communications has teamed up with...
Start Thinking About Scholarships!
Graduation may seem like a far off dream, but it is never too early to start preparing for the big step into higher education. Continuing on after high school will bring new experiences, exciting information and expenses. No matter if it is a big university or a two...
Business Appreciation – Mike’s Classic Cars
To show our appreciation for their business, Great Plains Communications would like to start highlighting some of our amazing business customers. We service exceptional people, with stories to be heard and businesses recognized. To start us off, we have Mike’s Classic...
Don’t Miss the Kansas City Royals this Weekend!
Let’s go Royals! The sound of thousands of fans clapping echoes around Kauffman Stadium and you feel like you are truly a part of something great. A sea of blue and white circles the field, all there to stand together in support of the team. Even if you can’t make it...
Don’t Miss Out on Our Back to School Promotion!
It is crazy to think that midterms are just around the corner. What used to be a time of burying noses into books and handouts has turned into hours online, reading, researching and taking practice exams. High-speed Internet is no longer a luxury in education, but a...
Starting Fall with Food Network and HGTV
Fall is officially upon us! As you are preparing for the cooler weather and enjoying all this season has to offer, consider these tips that Great Plains Communications has put together with some of our cable television channels, the Food Network and HGTV. Fall...