Cece Mitchell
Studio One HostExpertise: Music! Picking and presenting the music you've loved and will love, interviewing music-makers and discovering hidden gems in the Iowa music scene
Education: University of Northern Iowa
Favorite Iowa Destination: American Gothic House
Experience:
- Has curated and hosted AAA programming and live performances on Studio One, bringing new artists and old favorites to Iowans' homes since 2019
- Has interviewed national and local musicians including Japanese Breakfast and Houndmouth, among others
- Received a 2024 first place PMJA Visual Storytelling award for <i>All Access: IPR's Music Magazine</i>
- Received the 2020 ICMA Best Review 1st Place Award from the Iowa Newspaper Association
My Favorite Stories
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On Thursday, May 23, the Department of Justice sued Ticketmaster and its parent company, Live Nation Entertainment. Live Nation has recently acquired a significant stake in live events in Iowa.
My Latest Stories
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Vitamin String Quartet plays Englert Theatre on Friday, Jan. 30, and part one of Bridgerton season four comes out the day prior. It’s Bridgerton week at Studio One!
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Renowned public radio music host Mark Simmet retired at the end of 2025 after nearly four decades of service at KUNI and Iowa Public Radio.
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Amythyst Kiah plays the Temple Theater in Des Moines Friday, Jan. 9. The Grammy-nominated songwriter talks about her roots, spirituality and latest album, Still + Bright.
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2025 saw a plethora of new music from Iowa artists, these are just some of our favorites released this year.
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EUFÓRQUESTRA, a worldbeat band formerly of Iowa City, will return to its home state to play shows benefitting food banks in Des Moines and Iowa City this weekend.