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!
PCI Compliance and You
You may have heard the term PCI Compliance being thrown around on the news, at the grocery store or in the media. That’s because companies everywhere are taking the next step to become PCI Compliant to help prevent ongoing threats to financial security. What is PCI?...
2015 Summer Series Premieres
Some days the summer heat seems just too hot and sitting on your couch with a Popsicle and a good show sounds too good to pass up. Here are some of Great Plains Communications’ favorite programs that have recently premiered. Beware of laughter, love triangles and...
Fourth of July Recipes by Food Network
Fourth of July is like the Thanksgiving of summer. You celebrate with family and friends and a belly full of good food. Great Plains Communications has teamed up with one of our cable channels, the Food Network to bring you a few recipes to add to the menu this...
Fourth of July Safety Tips
Soon picnic baskets and coolers will be overflowing, colorful smoke bombs will be used as bug repellent and family gatherings will be color-coded with the red, white and blue. Fourth of July weekend is a time to celebrate the United States of America with family and...
Throwback Thursday – This Day in History
Great Plains Communications is teaming up with the History Channel to bring you a Throwback Thursday to This Day in History. Here are just a few things that happened, while you can find a full listing on the History Channel website. 1942: Eisenhower took command 1950:...
Dad & Me Photo Contest Winner – Kay Kruger
Congratulations to Kay Kruger of Gordon, NE on winning Great Plains Communications’ 2015 Dad & Me Photo Contest, receiving a $250 Visa gift card! In dedicating her entry to her father, Kay wrote: “This is a picture of my dad with me and my four siblings...
Cyber Security and Summer Vacations
Summer vacations are something we all look forward to at every age. Soaking up some rays by the lake, experiencing a new place or just relaxing with the family. While the car ride used to be filled with yelling out states as you spotted them on passing license plates...
Dad & Me Photo Contest
What is a Dad? He’s a… Provider, a teacher a protector from danger He cuddles and tickles He’s obsessed with dill pickles He’s a storybook reader, a role model and leader He’s Dad And through it all, I know he’ll always be there Father’s Day is almost here, and Great...
It’s College World Series Time!
It is the 66th year for the College World Series in Omaha, NE and baseball lovers are getting excited as the opening day ceremonies commence tomorrow evening, Friday June 12, 2015. There are a few new changes coming this year, from a pep band in the stands to new...
2015 Summer Parade Schedule
Chatty, the Great Plains Communications Squirrel had a great time going to different communities around Nebraska last summer and is excited to make even more friends this parade season! Chatty will be available to take pictures, give high-fives and hand out fun...
Meet a Tech – Travis Arduser
We pride ourselves on being able to service communities across Nebraska, with technicians not only working in those communities but truly being a part of them. We would like to take the time each month to spotlight these wonderful employees who lend a helping hand...
Parental Controls for Summer
School’s out for the summer! That means pool parties, family vacations and restless children. Keep your family protected this summer with parental controls. While Great Plains Communications knows that no system can take the place of monitoring what media your kids...