Iowan Dan Roemer still looking for love after 'Golden Bachelorette' exit

Things ended swiftly on Episode 4 of "The Golden Bachelorette" for contestant Dan Roemer, an Iowan turned Floridian. But, the reality TV contestant told the Register he still had an amazing time on the show.

Joan Vassos, ABC's first "Golden Bachelorette," has experienced and shown a whirlwind of emotions this season, however, Roemer said she still carried herself with grace and poise.

Here's what Roemer had to share about his time on the show, experiences with other contestants and of course, his love for Iowa.

The three Iowans on 'The Golden Bachelorette' shared plenty of connections

There were two other men on the show who were familiar with the Hawkeye State, Jonathan Rone from Oakland, Iowa, and Jordan Heller, a University of Iowa graduate. Roemer said the three men shared plenty of connections. He and Heller even overlapped during their time in Iowa City and lived in fraternities less than a mile away apart.

Another coincidence between the men? Rone and Roemer both spent time living in Kansas City. Although, Rone was there before his move to Iowa, and Roemer spent time there after graduating from Iowa.

Roemer said there was plenty to bond over between Iowa and other Midwest connections, and the men definitely always had a good time talking about their team, the Iowa Hawkeyes.

Dan Roemer's Des Moines roots run deep — he was even a paperboy in Beaverdale

While his family is all out of the state now, Roemer said he still tries to visit Des Moines around once a year. He still has plenty of friends here.

Roemer attended Des Moines' Roosevelt High School and said he was a paperboy for the Register and Tribune in the early 1970s.

"I grew up in the Beaverdale area, so that was my paper route," Roemer shared, "That was in the early 70s for two, three years."

His favorite spot for food when he comes back? Noah's Ark Ristorante.

Roemer said the Ingersoll restaurant's thin-crust pizza is a must-have, and he remembers always heading there with his family during his childhood and teen years.

"It's the best pepperoni on the planet […] That's a must-do," Roemer said.

'It's her ballgame.' Dan Roemer says he holds no hard feelings toward 'Golden Bachelorette' Joan Vassos

Roemer said when he thinks back to Vassos and his time on "The Golden Bachelorette," he only has good memories.

"I think very fondly of Joan," he said. "She's a fantastic woman, gracious and poised. She made time for all of us."

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When asked if something led to his elimination, or if there were any regrets, Roemer said it's Vassos' ballgame, whatever connection did or didn't exist was always for her to decide.

"I went in there with an open mind, to try to get to know her," Dan said. "And that's the process we moved through. So I have no problems."

What's next for Dan Roemer after 'Golden Bachelorette'?

Don't worry ladies, he's not off the market yet. While his Instagram DMs may be overflowing, Roemer said he's still single and on his journey to finding love.

Coming off the show, Roemer said he experienced reality shock from not only leaving a group he'd become so close-knit with, but from simply looking at his phone.

"I do have some following on social media now, and that's a new experience for me," he said.

But, his new fans are being uplifting and kind, Roemer said. His daughters are helping out with the whole becoming social media famous overnight thing. But, Roemer said after the intense but genuine experience he had on "The Golden Bachelorette," it's back to reality for him.

Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez is a general assignment reporter for the Register. Reach her at [email protected] or follow her on Twitter @VictoriaReynaR.

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