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!
Do You Love Movies?
Do you love movies? Then Great Plains Communications is about to make you very happy. Sign up for Starz and Encore in September and you’ll get your first month free. All you have to do is call. Those who have HD Cable will also be able to enjoy Starz in...
How the Big Ten Network Airs Husker Programming
We finally got the word! The first two Husker games will be aired on the Big Ten Network! You can find out what channel the Big Ten Network and BTN HD air on in your area here. Since we’re talking about the Big Ten Network; we have received several questions...
The Portal’s Brand New Look!
Here at Great Plains Communications, we’re really excited about the brand new look and feel of our online portal. (Don’t know what the portal is? Find the explanation here) The updated portal has some great new features including more chances for user-generated...
The Best Online Tools for Back-to-School
Cool Internet Tech Making College Easier – If you’re a college student, or the parent of a college student, you know that college can be an expensive, time-consuming, and mentally challenging time in life. Fortunately, a handful of new tech tools are around to make...
2011 Knox County Bull-A-Rama
Despite the fact that the night ended with rain and hail, we're calling the Knox County Bull-A-Rama, sponsored by Great Plains Communications, a success. The seats were packed, the clowns were hysterical, and the riders put on a spectacular show! Thanks to all who...
Top Four New Dramas of the Fall Season
We know that time (and DVR space) is valuable. So we've picked the best new dramas of the 2011 Fall season! Pan Am – Whether you still remember when being a pilot was one of the nobler professions around or just remember that pilot who was on the Bachelor, we think...
Help a Nebraska State Park with One Click!
In answer to the Pepsi Refresh project, Coke launched the Live Positively campaign. Why are we talking about it on the GPC-BLOG? Well, as part of its campaign, Coke sponsors the America is Your Park contest. The park with the most votes will win a $100,000 dollar...
Communities Accept Grant Challenge from Hunt Foundation
In 2003, Great Plains Communications’ owner Robert Hunt established the Robert and Jeanette Hunt Foundation, which was created to fund long-term projects and assist in community development in our communities. Since its creation, the fund has helped communities raise...
Grant Spotlight – Gordon Elementary
We’re proud to be able to help Gordon Elementary School add to its technological abilities with a $5,000 grant from our “Commitment to the Schools” program. The funds will be used to buy a Promethean Board, which is an interactive white board (smart board), that will...
The Benefits of 211
Residents Broke Bread with State Senators
For the second year in a row, Great Plains Communications provided residents across Nebraska the chance to share a cup of coffee and talk with their state senate representatives. We want to say a big thank-you to all of those who came out and participated. In total,...
The Nebraska Telephone Assistance Program
Recently we talked about how important a landline can be to your safety in summer storms. Now we’re looking at what to do if you need help keeping your landline service. If you participate in programs such as Medicaid, Food Stamps, Supplemental Security Income,...