This map shows the proposed location of an Alliant Energy natural gas-fired power plant near Fairfax (upper left, in red) and the existing and potential runways for the Eastern Iowa Airport. CREDIT EASTERN IOWA AIRPORTUPDATED WITH FAIRFAX CITY ADMINISTRATOR COMMENT: In the wake of concerns raised by Eastern Iowa Airport leaders and some Fairfax residents, Alliant Energy has announced it is “deprioritizing” a site near Fairfax as a proposed location for a new natural gas-fired power plant. As of Friday morning, another informational meeting was scheduled Oct. 8 at Fairfax City Hall. Fairfax city administrator Chris Philipp said the city intends to “invite Alliant Energy to relook at the industrial site already established in Fairfax.”“This site is by far the best possible site for a power plant for all residents of the area,” Mr. Philipp said. Fairfax resident Torrie Lefebure Lewis said based on data from a natural gas power plant in Marshalltown, she felt the Fairfax plant could produce several harmful emissions, from carbon dioxide to nitrogen oxide, sulfur dioxide and methane.