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!
Grant Spotlight – Cedar Rapids Public School
One of the programs that we are most proud of is our “Commitment to the Schools” grant program. Each year, we give approximately $25,000 away to schools in our communities across the State of Nebraska. One such school is Cedar Rapids Public School, which received a...
The Sneaky New Crop of Facebook Viruses
Facebook can be a great and safe way to connect with friends and family who are increasingly spreading across the nation and, sometimes, the globe. However, Facebook, like many computer programs, is vulnerable to viruses that can take a lot of the fun out of the...
Community Spotlight – Niobrara
Niobrara has the peculiar distinction of being one of the oldest and yet, newest towns in Nebraska. That’s because the town has been moved not once, but twice due to changes in the coastline of the Missouri River. For those who like hunting, Niobrara is home...
JL Enterprises Testimonial
We're proud to be partners with many businesses across the state of Nebraska. Check out more testimonials on our YouTube channel at GreatPlainsComm
Memorial Day – a History of the Fallen
The photo above is from a North Bend tribute to those who have served in the Armed Forces Memorial Day is just around the corner and like many Americans, we at Great Plains Communications are extremely grateful for the sacrifices so many brave men and women make each...
Don’t lose your business to lost files
It can be shocking how much data goes along with owning and operating a small business. Between accounting documents, contracts with vendors, customer receipts, human resources and so much more, you’re looking at hundreds of files. These files range from simply...
Sutherland Joins our List of HD Cable Communities!
We’re happy to announce that Sutherland has joined the several Great Plains Communications’ communities who enjoy the crystal-clear picture of High-Definition Cable Services. Residents will be able to watch favorites like HGTV, ESPN and the Disney Channel in beautiful...
It’s all about the data
So you read our post on why your small business needs a website (right?) and your company now has on-line presence. So, it’s time to take the next step and figure out just how your customers are using your website and what you can do to make it even more likely to...
Great Plains Communications’ Scholarships: Celebrating Outstanding Students
One of our favorite times of year here at Great Plains Communications is when we award approximately $20,000 in scholarships to students in our communities. Congratulations to all of our deserving award winners! Gordon Needs of Stapleton – Trade and Technical...
Don’t Fear the Blue Screen of Death
Things associated with computer failure tend to have ominous names (my personal favorite is the “blue screen of death”) and it’s no surprise why. When your computer fails, it can be a heart-stopping experience. While a complete computer meltdown is the worst case...
How Programming Decisions Are Made
Learn about the largest rating system in the US in the video above Recently we received a comment on our blog expressing confusion about changes the Hallmark Channel has made to its programming. While we love the fact that there has never been more variety and...
Saying Thanks on National Teachers’ Day
Today is National Teachers’ Day and we couldn’t be happier to celebrate this awesome day by celebrating an equally awesome educator. So, if you’re looking for a truly inspiring teacher, then head over to Arnold, Nebraska where you’ll find the 2011 Great Plains...