Congratulations to the following players, who achieved new ACBL ranks in October:
- NABC Master: Richard R Lamb, Marion, IA
- Regional Master: Karen E Langenfeld, Cedar Rapids, IA
- Sectional Master: Eric McKee, Iowa City, IA; John Remmert, Coralville, IA
- Club Master: Stephanie J Baumann, Dubuque, IA; Carol G Machael, Clinton, IA; Madonna R Moeller, Peosta, IA
- Junior Master: Lucy Koontz, Iowa City, IA; Jean I Richardson, Cedar Falls, IA