Alfonso Ribeiro gives Iowa a shoutout during 'Dancing with the Stars.' Where is he from?

Alfonso Ribeiro mentioned Iowa while hosting ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" on Tuesday, Oct. 28. What prompted his comment?
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Who went home on 'Dancing With the Stars'? See who was eliminated on Halloween Night — and who still remains.

ABC’s Dancing With the Stars continued its 34th season on Tuesday, with the nine remaining celebrities and their professional dance partners vying for the crown on Week 7 of the dance competition ...