Cheney Free Press -

CHENEY – The Cheney Shoe Barn is closing its doors after two successful years of operation. Owner Kimberly Howard is moving back to Arizona to care for her mother, who recently turned 98.

Despite her mother's age and her business's success, Howard feels she's making the right decision.

"It was definitely growing and growing well, so it's nice to go out on my terms," Howard said. "But I wish I didn't have to go out at all."

Howard was a first-time business owner. She and her husband bought and renovated the old Cozy Corner building in August 2020 and transformed it into the Cheney Shoe Ba...