Congratulations to the following players, who achieved new ACBL ranks in October.
- Diamond Life Master: Tom Flanders, Cedar Rapids
- Bronze Life Master: Dan Walker, Fairfield
- Life Master: Joel Youngs, Taylor Ridge, IL
- NABC Master: Penny Gilloon, Dubuque
- Sectional Master: Janice M Krause, Cedar Falls; Debra Woodhouse, Long Grove
- Junior Master: Pete Peterson , Iowa City