[familyop]

"We were advised to stay out of Grandview then, and it is still good advice."

That would put much of the metro area off limits for discerning folks then. I lived on each side of K.C. proper to be closer to work in the past, much less than 39 years ago. And yes, I'll admit it. We laughed at those who continued driving on flat tires. [And I'm white.]

[LSAggie]

Also see Grandview, MO from a website other than the city's official website. Scroll down the site for all kinds of information including housing start and crime statistics.