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!

Get Your School Project Rolling!

Get Your School Project Rolling!

Does your school have an amazing idea but lacks the funds to make it happen?  Then you need to apply for a Great Plains Communications grant!  Each year, we give up to $20,000 in grants to schools throughout the communities that we serve. The grant can be used for...

Brace Yourself: The Olympics Are Coming

Brace Yourself: The Olympics Are Coming

Are you one of the tens of millions of Americans who will be supporting Team USA this February?  If so, we have you covered from every angle with hours of extra footage, exclusive insights, and live coverage in your home and on-the-go. In partnership with NBCUniversal...

It’s Time to Feel the Love!

It’s Time to Feel the Love!

Starting today, we are rolling out an extension of our very popular Support Our Troops program that occurs during the holiday season. Even better, this program is now open for troops serving overseas or stateside! If you aren’t familiar with the history of the...

Scholarships Season is Here!

Scholarships Season is Here!

School is back in session and for many teens, it's the final semester of high school! While that final semester of high school can be exciting, it can also be a little nerve wracking as the cost of college taunts. Fortunately, there is help for high school seniors in...

GPC-TV Announces Fall Sports Contest Winner

GPC-TV Announces Fall Sports Contest Winner

Congratulations Creighton High School for winning the 2013 Fall Sports Contest on GPC-TV Channel 2! Schools participating in the contest sent in video replays of fall sporting events which were then aired on channel 2. Local sporting events are a big favorite of our...

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

We're just a few weeks away from Christmas, and the holiday season is in full swing here at Great Plains Communications. The picture above is just one way we have celebrated the season. We want to thank our generous employees for filling a sleigh full of toys for the...

Congratulations, Marketing Team!

Congratulations, Marketing Team!

Congratulations to our Marketing Department!  They took home three awards at last night's Public Relations Society of America - Nebraska Chapter's Paper Anvil Awards.  Our super talented team won for the following: Award of Excellence for the Weather on 2 Product...

Make a Lasting Impression by Buying Nebraska

Nearly every retailer on the planet is shouting from the mountaintops about their upcoming Black Friday deals.  However, if you are looking to give a gift that is a little more unique, we have found some great ideas.  You may or may not be aware of the many Nebraska...

Thanksgiving on Parade (And More)!

Thanksgiving on Parade (And More)!

Airing on November 27th on ABC Family beginning at 3pm CT Charlie Brown Marathon: Anyone who reads this blog knows that we're big fans of the family friendly offerings  from the Peanuts gang.  This year, ABC Family is giving us hours of Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the...

Shipping Rates for Military Addresses

Shipping Rates for Military Addresses

For those who are participating in our Support the Troops Program, we want to remind you that shipping during the holiday season often takes longer than the rest of the year.  Fortunately, the USPS have created the above grid to help you make sure your gifts will get...

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