Ben and Jami Branson of Arnold announce the birth of their first child, Ian Michael, 191⁄2 inches, 6 pounds, 11 ounces. He was born Nov. 21.
Maternal grandparents are Michael and Carol Loehr of Ballwin.
Paternal grandparents are Michael and Cricket Whaley of Arnold and Roger and Edith Branson of Eureka.
