curlgrrl,
Truman State U, in Kville, is listed on the internet as one of the most gay-friendly colleges in America. That having been made public, there has been an increasing number of gay/lesbian/bisexuals attend Truman. Given that, Truman has a huge PRISM chapter for gay/lesbian/and bi individuals (or anyone for that matter). PRISM welcomes anyone, whether you are a truman student or not. From what I understand from my gay friends, it is an excellent ?support? group. (that isn't the right word...but I couldn't think of what I wanted to say!)
Kirksville IS very conservative, BUT the Truman and KCOM have been around long enough that the people here are aware that they are going to see people with green/red/blue hair once in a while, or people with studs all over their faces, or women/men holding hands. You may find some people that have to comment, but (more likely) you will find people that may not understand, but know it's not their place to meddle.
I agree 100% with JohnDO. NO ONE really has a problem with anyone's lifestyle here, we are all too damned busy to care who does what behind closed doors. Not to mention, we are all smart enough to know that EVERYONE adds something to KCOM and, if one has an open mind, we can learn something from EVERYBODY.
I think you will find, if you decide to come to KCOM, that you will be supported no matter what.
However, the flip-side is......if you expect people to respect your lifestyle, you have to understand that there will be individuals who, although like/interact with you...don't really agree with it. By this time, I am sure you have already developed that sense of understanding.
All-in-all, KCOM/Kirksville has a great bunch of people who will accept you. (Hey, they accepted John DO!!!!!!!!!!! and he's from Oklahoma!!!)
-----just kidding john!------
Have you talked to Tally Brown? From what I understand, she has really helped out some of the partners in the past with getting involved and feeling welcome. I hear she is great and is definately the one to talk to.
Best of luck!