Ryan and Emilie Van Kooten of Ankeny welcomed a son, Micah James, on Jan. 16, 2022. He weighed 8 pounds and measured 19 inches long.
Grandparents are Scott and Deb Van Kooten of Lynnville and Shawn and Amy Jacobson of Amana.
Great-grandparents are Dwight and Judy Ver Steegt of Pella, Clarine Van Kooten of Pella, Harvey Jeck of Amana, and Myrna Jacobson of Gowrie.
Great-great-grandparent is Nellie Van Wyk of Oskaloosa.
