Quoting “several close aides” to former Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack, Des Moines CBS affiliate KCCI is reporting that rumors of Vilsack being named U.S. commerce secretary instead of secretary of agriculture are not true.

Wednesday, several close aides to Vilsack told [KCCI] the rumors are not true. One said that Vilsack is in Washington, D.C., interviewing candidates for future staff positions.

The New York Daily News first reported the story Monday, saying Vilsack could be tapped to replace New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson after he withdrew his name from consideration for commerce secretary.