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!
Check Out This Fastball!
This summer, we're inviting you to swing for the fences with our High-Speed Internet! High-Speed Internet makes it easier than ever to share highlights of your favorite little leaguer or stream the latest summer blockbuster. Make your next BBQ or day at the...
We Have a Brand New Contest!
We get pretty excited here at Great Plains Communications when we can provide our customers with a better, faster, simpler way of doing things; whether that is represented in faster Internet speeds, bundling services onto one bill, or streamlining services. Our...
Grant Spotlight: Red Cloud Community Schools
We're spotlighting our 3rd grant winner of 2012! Red Cloud Community Schools is a great example of a school with a big idea that will help countless students immediately and for years to come. Red Cloud Community Schools is currently in the process of strengthening...
In Memoriam: Jim Weston
Great Plains Communications has lost a dear friend. Jim Weston, one of our finest employees, passed away from cancer on Friday, May 25. As a man, Jim was a good friend and a kind neighbor. As a co-worker, Jim was passionate about his craft and a generous team...
Grant Spotlight: Dodge Public School
We're spotlighting another 2012 grant winner! This time it's Dodge Public School, who was awarded a $5,000 grant from our "Commitment to the Schools" program. The funds will be used to purchase iPads that will be used by students in Kindergarten through 12th grade. ...
Summer’s Here!
We just want to say a quick congratulations to all the graduating seniors in our towns and a "Happy Summer!" to all other students! Here's a quick peak at one of the many scholastic celebrations that we help sponsor every year!
A Total Solution to Computer Problems
When your computer is broken, it's a frustrating time. Losing access to your files and the Internet can cause a major disruption to your everyday life. Finding someone who can fix the problem can be even trickier. You need someone that you can trust to take care of...
Congratulations to our Outstanding Teacher of the Year!!
Congratulations to Alberta Olson of Hay Springs Public School, who has been named our Outstanding Teacher of the Year! The award, which is presented annually to a Nebraska teacher, was presented on May 15th at the school’s academic fair. Olson started teaching 1965,...
Grant Spotlight: Cody-Kilgore High School
It’s that time of year again! The time when we share the winners of our annual grant program, which provides up to $20,000 dollars worth of aid to programs from schools in the communities we serve. Our first grant spotlight this year is Cody-Kilgore High School,...
Internet to the Rescue: Last Minute Gifts for Mom
Sometimes the days on the calendar simply pass by much faster than expected. When this happens, it's common for important dates to simply sneak up on us; no matter how important those dates are. So if you find yourself with the need to pick up a last minute...
How the Internet Can Help Kids Learn This Summer
Summer break is, undoubtedly, one of the best parts of being a kid. However, many parents worry about what those three months of no-school can do to kids’ academic success due to “learning loss,” which is the loss of knowledge that often occurs when days at the pool...
Congratulations to Our Scholarship Winners!
We are big supporters of education in our communities. As part of that commitment, we give away $20,000 worth of scholarships each year to outstanding students who excel in academics, athletics and charity. If you know one of our fantastic winners, tell them...